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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.35, 425.14 and 191.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.35, 425.14 and 191.71 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.35 : 425.14 = 191.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.35/425.14 = 191.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.35x = 425.14 × 191.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.35x = 81,503.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,503.59/308.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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