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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.45, 426.92 and 191.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.45, 426.92 and 191.34 is: 263.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.45 : 426.92 = 191.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.45/426.92 = 191.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.45x = 426.92 × 191.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.45x = 81,685.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,685.92/309.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.97

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