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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.64, 424.47 and 191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.64, 424.47 and 191.14 is: 263.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.64 : 424.47 = 191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.64/424.47 = 191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.64x = 424.47 × 191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.64x = 81,133.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,133.20/307.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.73

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