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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.84, 463.64 and 193.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.84, 463.64 and 193.56 is: 290.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.84 : 463.64 = 193.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.84/463.64 = 193.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.84x = 463.64 × 193.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.84x = 89,742.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,742.16/308.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.58

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