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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.15, 460.35 and 191.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.15, 460.35 and 191.61 is: 287.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.15 : 460.35 = 191.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.15/460.35 = 191.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.15x = 460.35 × 191.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.15x = 88,207.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,207.66/307.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.18

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