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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.87, 427.41 and 191.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.87, 427.41 and 191.75 is: 264.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.87 : 427.41 = 191.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.87/427.41 = 191.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.87x = 427.41 × 191.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.87x = 81,955.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,955.98/309.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.49

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