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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.26, 459.98 and 191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.26, 459.98 and 191.36 is: 286.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.26 : 459.98 = 191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.26/459.98 = 191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.26x = 459.98 × 191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.26x = 88,021.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,021.77/307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.47

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