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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.17, 425.36 and 191.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.17, 425.36 and 191.83 is: 264.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.17 : 425.36 = 191.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.17/425.36 = 191.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.17x = 425.36 × 191.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.17x = 81,596.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,596.81/308.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.78

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