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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.80, 427.54 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.80, 427.54 and 193.32 is: 266.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.80 : 427.54 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.80/427.54 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.80x = 427.54 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.80x = 82,652.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,652.03/309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.79

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