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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.39, 426.96 and 193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.39, 426.96 and 193.02 is: 266.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.39 : 426.96 = 193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.39/426.96 = 193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.39x = 426.96 × 193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.39x = 82,411.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,411.82/309.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.37

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