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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.94, 427.76 and 193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.94, 427.76 and 193.44 is: 266.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.94 : 427.76 = 193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.94/427.76 = 193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.94x = 427.76 × 193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.94x = 82,745.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,745.89/309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.97

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