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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.58, 464.24 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.58, 464.24 and 193.86 is: 290.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.58 : 464.24 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.58/464.24 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.58x = 464.24 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.58x = 89,997.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,997.57/309.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.71

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