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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.35, 422.67 and 188.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.35, 422.67 and 188.27 is: 259.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.35 : 422.67 = 188.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.35/422.67 = 188.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.35x = 422.67 × 188.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.35x = 79,573.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,573.97/306.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.75

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