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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.13, 422.40 and 189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.13, 422.40 and 189.64 is: 261.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.13 : 422.40 = 189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.13/422.40 = 189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.13x = 422.40 × 189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.13x = 80,103.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,103.94/306.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.67

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