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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.70, 424.66 and 191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.70, 424.66 and 191.20 is: 263.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.70 : 424.66 = 191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.70/424.66 = 191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.70x = 424.66 × 191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.70x = 81,194.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,194.99/307.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.88

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