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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.61, 464.70 and 194.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.61, 464.70 and 194.29 is: 291.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.61 : 464.70 = 194.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.61/464.70 = 194.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.61x = 464.70 × 194.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.61x = 90,286.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,286.56/309.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.61

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