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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.15, 461.16 and 191.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.15, 461.16 and 191.23 is: 287.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.15 : 461.16 = 191.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.15/461.16 = 191.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.15x = 461.16 × 191.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.15x = 88,187.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,187.63/307.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.12

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