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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.16, 425.32 and 191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.16, 425.32 and 191.64 is: 264.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.16 : 425.32 = 191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.16/425.32 = 191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.16x = 425.32 × 191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.16x = 81,508.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,508.32/308.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.50

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