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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.92, 461.02 and 191.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.92, 461.02 and 191.50 is: 287.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.92 : 461.02 = 191.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.92/461.02 = 191.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.92x = 461.02 × 191.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.92x = 88,285.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,285.33/306.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.65

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