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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.44, 460.81 and 191.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.44, 460.81 and 191.91 is: 287.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.44 : 460.81 = 191.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.44/460.81 = 191.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.44x = 460.81 × 191.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.44x = 88,435.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,435.30/307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.65

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