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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.42, 424.32 and 191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.42, 424.32 and 191.08 is: 263.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.42 : 424.32 = 191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.42/424.32 = 191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.42x = 424.32 × 191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.42x = 81,079.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,079.07/307.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.74

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