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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.99, 427.68 and 191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.99, 427.68 and 191.96 is: 264.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.99 : 427.68 = 191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.99/427.68 = 191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.99x = 427.68 × 191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.99x = 82,095.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,095.31/309.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.83

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