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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.90, 461.37 and 193.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.90, 461.37 and 193.66 is: 290.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.90 : 461.37 = 193.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.90/461.37 = 193.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.90x = 461.37 × 193.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.90x = 89,348.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,348.91/307.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.19

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