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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.24, 463.38 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.24, 463.38 and 195 is: 292.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.24 : 463.38 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.24/463.38 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.24x = 463.38 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.24x = 90,359.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,359.10/309.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.20

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