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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.26, 459.99 and 191.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.26, 459.99 and 191.35 is: 286.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.26 : 459.99 = 191.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.26/459.99 = 191.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.26x = 459.99 × 191.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.26x = 88,019.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,019.09/307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.46

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