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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.67, 424.77 and 191.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.67, 424.77 and 191.39 is: 264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.67 : 424.77 = 191.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.67/424.77 = 191.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.67x = 424.77 × 191.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.67x = 81,296.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,296.73/307.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.23

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