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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.12, 422.24 and 189.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.12, 422.24 and 189.74 is: 261.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.12 : 422.24 = 189.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.12/422.24 = 189.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.12x = 422.24 × 189.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.12x = 80,115.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,115.82/306.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.71

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