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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.25, 422.43 and 189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.25, 422.43 and 189.82 is: 261.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.25 : 422.43 = 189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.25/422.43 = 189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.25x = 422.43 × 189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.25x = 80,185.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,185.66/306.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.83

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