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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.94, 460.28 and 191.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.94, 460.28 and 191.38 is: 286.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.94 : 460.28 = 191.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.94/460.28 = 191.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.94x = 460.28 × 191.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.94x = 88,088.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,088.39/306.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.99

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