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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.92, 464.02 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.92, 464.02 and 193.50 is: 290.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.92 : 464.02 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.92/464.02 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.92x = 464.02 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.92x = 89,787.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,787.87/308.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.65

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