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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.92, 424.80 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.92, 424.80 and 191.52 is: 264.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.92 : 424.80 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.92/424.80 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.92x = 424.80 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.92x = 81,357.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,357.70/307.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.22

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