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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.82, 424.68 and 191.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.82, 424.68 and 191.45 is: 264.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.82 : 424.68 = 191.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.82/424.68 = 191.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.82x = 424.68 × 191.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.82x = 81,302.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,302.86/307.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.13

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