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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.62, 461.22 and 191.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.62, 461.22 and 191.99 is: 287.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.62 : 461.22 = 191.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.62/461.22 = 191.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.62x = 461.22 × 191.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.62x = 88,551.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,551.50/307.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.86

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