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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.37, 425.66 and 191.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.37, 425.66 and 191.91 is: 264.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.37 : 425.66 = 191.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.37/425.66 = 191.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.37x = 425.66 × 191.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.37x = 81,686.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,686.93/308.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.90

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