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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.89, 427.47 and 193.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.89, 427.47 and 193.25 is: 266.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.89 : 427.47 = 193.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.89/427.47 = 193.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.89x = 427.47 × 193.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.89x = 82,608.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,608.58/309.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.57

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