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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.11, 463.93 and 193.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.11, 463.93 and 193.78 is: 290.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.11 : 463.93 = 193.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.11/463.93 = 193.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.11x = 463.93 × 193.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.11x = 89,901.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,901.02/309.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.84

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