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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.08, 425.10 and 191.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.08, 425.10 and 191.80 is: 264.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.08 : 425.10 = 191.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.08/425.10 = 191.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.08x = 425.10 × 191.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.08x = 81,534.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,534.18/308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.65

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