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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309, 463.62 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309, 463.62 and 195 is: 292.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309 : 463.62 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309/463.62 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309x = 463.62 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309x = 90,405.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,405.90/309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.58

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