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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.07, 426.33 and 191.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.07, 426.33 and 191.01 is: 263.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.07 : 426.33 = 191.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.07/426.33 = 191.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.07x = 426.33 × 191.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.07x = 81,433.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,433.29/309.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.48

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