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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.92, 424.80 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.92, 424.80 and 191.46 is: 264.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.92 : 424.80 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.92/424.80 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.92x = 424.80 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.92x = 81,332.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,332.21/307.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.13

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