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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.80, 427.54 and 191.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.80, 427.54 and 191.83 is: 264.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.80 : 427.54 = 191.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.80/427.54 = 191.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.80x = 427.54 × 191.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.80x = 82,015.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,015.00/309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.74

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