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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.83, 424.65 and 191.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.83, 424.65 and 191.31 is: 263.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.83 : 424.65 = 191.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.83/424.65 = 191.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.83x = 424.65 × 191.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.83x = 81,239.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,239.79/307.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.91

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