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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.59, 461.24 and 191.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.59, 461.24 and 191.86 is: 287.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.59 : 461.24 = 191.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.59/461.24 = 191.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.59x = 461.24 × 191.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.59x = 88,492.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,492.11/307.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.70

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