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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.19, 422.49 and 188.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.19, 422.49 and 188.18 is: 259.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.19 : 422.49 = 188.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.19/422.49 = 188.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.19x = 422.49 × 188.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.19x = 79,504.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,504.17/306.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.66

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