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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.74, 464.52 and 194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.74, 464.52 and 194.36 is: 291.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.74 : 464.52 = 194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.74/464.52 = 194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.74x = 464.52 × 194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.74x = 90,284.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,284.11/309.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.48

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