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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.70, 463.78 and 193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.70, 463.78 and 193.79 is: 290.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.70 : 463.78 = 193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.70/463.78 = 193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.70x = 463.78 × 193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.70x = 89,875.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,875.93/309.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.20

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