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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.70, 427.35 and 193.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.70, 427.35 and 193.24 is: 266.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.70 : 427.35 = 193.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.70/427.35 = 193.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.70x = 427.35 × 193.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.70x = 82,581.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,581.11/309.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.65

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