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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.38, 460.46 and 191.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.38, 460.46 and 191.55 is: 286.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.38 : 460.46 = 191.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.38/460.46 = 191.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.38x = 460.46 × 191.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.38x = 88,201.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,201.59/307.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.95

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