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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.52, 462.60 and 193.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.52, 462.60 and 193.14 is: 289.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.52 : 462.60 = 193.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.52/462.60 = 193.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.52x = 462.60 × 193.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.52x = 89,346.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,346.56/308.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.60

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