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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.06, 426.29 and 191.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.06, 426.29 and 191.07 is: 263.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.06 : 426.29 = 191.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.06/426.29 = 191.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.06x = 426.29 × 191.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.06x = 81,450.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,450.27/309.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.54

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