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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.86, 424.92 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.86, 424.92 and 191.52 is: 264.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.86 : 424.92 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.86/424.92 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.86x = 424.92 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.86x = 81,380.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,380.68/307.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.34

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