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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.27, 422.73 and 188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.27, 422.73 and 188.28 is: 259.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.27 : 422.73 = 188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.27/422.73 = 188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.27x = 422.73 × 188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.27x = 79,591.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,591.60/306.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.87

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