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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.53, 463.25 and 193.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.53, 463.25 and 193.70 is: 290.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.53 : 463.25 = 193.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.53/463.25 = 193.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.53x = 463.25 × 193.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.53x = 89,730.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,730.85/308.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.84

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