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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.47, 460.11 and 191.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.47, 460.11 and 191.15 is: 286.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.47 : 460.11 = 191.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.47/460.11 = 191.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.47x = 460.11 × 191.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.47x = 87,947.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,947.73/306.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.97

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