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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.89, 427.75 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.89, 427.75 and 191.97 is: 264.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.89 : 427.75 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.89/427.75 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.89x = 427.75 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.89x = 82,114.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,114.69/309.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.98

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