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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.24, 463.54 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.24, 463.54 and 193.42 is: 289.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.24 : 463.54 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.24/463.54 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.24x = 463.54 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.24x = 89,655.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,655.20/309.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.92

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