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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.74, 427.50 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.74, 427.50 and 193.28 is: 266.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.74 : 427.50 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.74/427.50 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.74x = 427.50 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.74x = 82,627.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,627.20/309.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.76

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