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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.21, 460.68 and 191.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.21, 460.68 and 191.48 is: 287.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.21 : 460.68 = 191.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.21/460.68 = 191.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.21x = 460.68 × 191.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.21x = 88,211.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,211.01/307.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.14

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