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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.54, 427.32 and 193.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.54, 427.32 and 193.14 is: 266.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.54 : 427.32 = 193.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.54/427.32 = 193.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.54x = 427.32 × 193.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.54x = 82,532.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,532.58/309.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.63

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