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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.61, 463.01 and 193.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.61, 463.01 and 193.23 is: 289.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.61 : 463.01 = 193.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.61/463.01 = 193.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.61x = 463.01 × 193.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.61x = 89,466.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,466.46/308.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.90

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