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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.50, 427.14 and 193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.50, 427.14 and 193.04 is: 266.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.50 : 427.14 = 193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.50/427.14 = 193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.50x = 427.14 × 193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.50x = 82,455.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,455.11/309.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.41

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