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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.84, 427.58 and 193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.84, 427.58 and 193.38 is: 266.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.84 : 427.58 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.84/427.58 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.84x = 427.58 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.84x = 82,685.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,685.42/309.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.86

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