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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.25, 425.43 and 191.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.25, 425.43 and 191.79 is: 264.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.25 : 425.43 = 191.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.25/425.43 = 191.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.25x = 425.43 × 191.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.25x = 81,593.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,593.22/308.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.70

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