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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.09, 460.78 and 191.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.09, 460.78 and 191.50 is: 287.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.09 : 460.78 = 191.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.09/460.78 = 191.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.09x = 460.78 × 191.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.09x = 88,238.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,238.41/307.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.34

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