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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.74, 427.51 and 191.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.74, 427.51 and 191.81 is: 264.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.74 : 427.51 = 191.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.74/427.51 = 191.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.74x = 427.51 × 191.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.74x = 82,000.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,000.69/309.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.74

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