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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.82, 424.68 and 191.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.82, 424.68 and 191.31 is: 263.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.82 : 424.68 = 191.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.82/424.68 = 191.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.82x = 424.68 × 191.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.82x = 81,245.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,245.53/307.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.94

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