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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.62, 427.48 and 193.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.62, 427.48 and 193.26 is: 266.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.62 : 427.48 = 193.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.62/427.48 = 193.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.62x = 427.48 × 193.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.62x = 82,614.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,614.78/309.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.83

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