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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.31, 463.14 and 193.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.31, 463.14 and 193.48 is: 289.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.31 : 463.14 = 193.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.31/463.14 = 193.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.31x = 463.14 × 193.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.31x = 89,608.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,608.33/309.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.70

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