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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.52, 427.08 and 191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.52, 427.08 and 191.56 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.52 : 427.08 = 191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.52/427.08 = 191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.52x = 427.08 × 191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.52x = 81,811.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,811.44/309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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