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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.36, 464.13 and 193.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.36, 464.13 and 193.41 is: 290.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.36 : 464.13 = 193.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.36/464.13 = 193.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.36x = 464.13 × 193.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.36x = 89,767.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,767.38/309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.17

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