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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.55, 460.25 and 191.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.55, 460.25 and 191.99 is: 287.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.55 : 460.25 = 191.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.55/460.25 = 191.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.55x = 460.25 × 191.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.55x = 88,362.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,362.44/307.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.31

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