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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.78, 461.94 and 191.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.78, 461.94 and 191.86 is: 287.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.78 : 461.94 = 191.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.78/461.94 = 191.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.78x = 461.94 × 191.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.78x = 88,627.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,627.81/307.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.96

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