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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.98, 425.00 and 191.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.98, 425.00 and 191.54 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.98 : 425.00 = 191.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.98/425.00 = 191.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.98x = 425.00 × 191.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.98x = 81,406.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,406.04/307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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