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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.78, 460.60 and 190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.78, 460.60 and 190.60 is: 285.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.78 : 460.60 = 190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.78/460.60 = 190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.78x = 460.60 × 190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.78x = 87,788.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,788.06/307.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.23

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