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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.29, 425.06 and 191.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.29, 425.06 and 191.65 is: 264.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.29 : 425.06 = 191.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.29/425.06 = 191.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.29x = 425.06 × 191.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.29x = 81,461.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,461.45/308.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.24

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