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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.36, 425.58 and 191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.36, 425.58 and 191.96 is: 264.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.36 : 425.58 = 191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.36/425.58 = 191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.36x = 425.58 × 191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.36x = 81,694.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,694.34/308.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.93

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