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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.30, 426.87 and 191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.30, 426.87 and 191.25 is: 263.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.30 : 426.87 = 191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.30/426.87 = 191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.30x = 426.87 × 191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.30x = 81,638.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,638.89/309.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.95

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