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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.00, 462.45 and 193.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.00, 462.45 and 193.17 is: 290.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.00 : 462.45 = 193.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.00/462.45 = 193.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.00x = 462.45 × 193.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.00x = 89,330.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,330.46/308.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.04

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