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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.43, 459.86 and 191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.43, 459.86 and 191.04 is: 286.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.43 : 459.86 = 191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.43/459.86 = 191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.43x = 459.86 × 191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.43x = 87,852.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,852.13/306.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.70

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