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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.01, 422.08 and 189.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.01, 422.08 and 189.37 is: 261.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.01 : 422.08 = 189.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.01/422.08 = 189.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.01x = 422.08 × 189.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.01x = 79,929.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,929.29/306.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.20

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