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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.28, 462.88 and 193.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.28, 462.88 and 193.45 is: 290.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.28 : 462.88 = 193.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.28/462.88 = 193.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.28x = 462.88 × 193.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.28x = 89,542.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,542.50/308.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.46

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