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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.27, 462.76 and 193.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.27, 462.76 and 193.19 is: 289.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.27 : 462.76 = 193.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.27/462.76 = 193.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.27x = 462.76 × 193.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.27x = 89,398.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,398.89/309.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.07

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