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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.52, 427.16 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.52, 427.16 and 193.12 is: 266.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.52 : 427.16 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.52/427.16 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.52x = 427.16 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.52x = 82,493.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,493.14/309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.52

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