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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.47, 459.65 and 191.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.47, 459.65 and 191.63 is: 287.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.47 : 459.65 = 191.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.47/459.65 = 191.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.47x = 459.65 × 191.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.47x = 88,080.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,080.91/306.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.40

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