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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.36, 424 and 191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.36, 424 and 191.04 is: 263.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.36 : 424 = 191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.36/424 = 191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.36x = 424 × 191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.36x = 81,000.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,000.96/307.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.54

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