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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.25, 462.83 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.25, 462.83 and 193.42 is: 290.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.25 : 462.83 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.25/462.83 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.25x = 462.83 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.25x = 89,520.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,520.58/308.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.42

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