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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.34, 422.63 and 188.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.34, 422.63 and 188.23 is: 259.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.34 : 422.63 = 188.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.34/422.63 = 188.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.34x = 422.63 × 188.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.34x = 79,551.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,551.64/306.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.68

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