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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.75, 424.83 and 191.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.75, 424.83 and 191.38 is: 264.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.75 : 424.83 = 191.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.75/424.83 = 191.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.75x = 424.83 × 191.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.75x = 81,303.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,303.97/307.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.19

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