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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.05, 422.43 and 188.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.05, 422.43 and 188.06 is: 259.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.05 : 422.43 = 188.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.05/422.43 = 188.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.05x = 422.43 × 188.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.05x = 79,440.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,440.07/306.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.57

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