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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.46, 424.32 and 191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.46, 424.32 and 191 is: 263.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.46 : 424.32 = 191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.46/424.32 = 191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.46x = 424.32 × 191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.46x = 81,045.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,045.12/307.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.60

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