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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.25, 464.31 and 193.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.25, 464.31 and 193.37 is: 290.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.25 : 464.31 = 193.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.25/464.31 = 193.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.25x = 464.31 × 193.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.25x = 89,781.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,781.30/309.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.32

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