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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.48, 427.14 and 191.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.48, 427.14 and 191.49 is: 264.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.48 : 427.14 = 191.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.48/427.14 = 191.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.48x = 427.14 × 191.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.48x = 81,793.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,793.04/309.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.29

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