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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.28, 464.38 and 194.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.28, 464.38 and 194.45 is: 291.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.28 : 464.38 = 194.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.28/464.38 = 194.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.28x = 464.38 × 194.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.28x = 90,298.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,298.69/309.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.96

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