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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.32, 461.46 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.32, 461.46 and 191.94 is: 288.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.32 : 461.46 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.32/461.46 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.32x = 461.46 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.32x = 88,572.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,572.63/307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.21

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