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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.32, 425.28 and 191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.32, 425.28 and 191.84 is: 264.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.32 : 425.28 = 191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.32/425.28 = 191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.32x = 425.28 × 191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.32x = 81,585.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,585.72/308.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.61

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