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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.74, 424.20 and 191.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.74, 424.20 and 191.10 is: 263.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.74 : 424.20 = 191.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.74/424.20 = 191.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.74x = 424.20 × 191.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.74x = 81,064.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,064.62/307.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.42

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