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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.52, 462.10 and 193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.52, 462.10 and 193 is: 289.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.52 : 462.10 = 193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.52/462.10 = 193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.52x = 462.10 × 193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.52x = 89,185.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,185.30/308.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.07

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