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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.13, 422.34 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.13, 422.34 and 188.08 is: 259.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.13 : 422.34 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.13/422.34 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.13x = 422.34 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.13x = 79,433.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,433.71/306.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.48

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