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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.33, 463.77 and 193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.33, 463.77 and 193.80 is: 290.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.33 : 463.77 = 193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.33/463.77 = 193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.33x = 463.77 × 193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.33x = 89,878.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,878.63/309.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.56

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