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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.92, 427.36 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.92, 427.36 and 193.28 is: 266.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.92 : 427.36 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.92/427.36 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.92x = 427.36 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.92x = 82,597.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,597.04/309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.52

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