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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.38, 461.66 and 191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.38, 461.66 and 191.88 is: 288.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.38 : 461.66 = 191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.38/461.66 = 191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.38x = 461.66 × 191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.38x = 88,583.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,583.32/307.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.19

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