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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.35, 459.46 and 191.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.35, 459.46 and 191.53 is: 287.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.35 : 459.46 = 191.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.35/459.46 = 191.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.35x = 459.46 × 191.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.35x = 88,001.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,001.19/306.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.26

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