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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.94, 459.90 and 191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.94, 459.90 and 191.20 is: 286.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.94 : 459.90 = 191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.94/459.90 = 191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.94x = 459.90 × 191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.94x = 87,932.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,932.88/306.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.48

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