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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.02, 425.01 and 191.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.02, 425.01 and 191.50 is: 264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.02 : 425.01 = 191.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.02/425.01 = 191.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.02x = 425.01 × 191.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.02x = 81,389.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,389.42/308.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.23

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