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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.15, 459.64 and 191.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.15, 459.64 and 191.65 is: 286.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.15 : 459.64 = 191.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.15/459.64 = 191.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.15x = 459.64 × 191.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.15x = 88,090.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,090.84/307.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.80

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