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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.74, 461.13 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.74, 461.13 and 193.50 is: 289.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.74 : 461.13 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.74/461.13 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.74x = 461.13 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.74x = 89,228.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,228.66/307.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.95

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