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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.38, 422.87 and 188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.38, 422.87 and 188.44 is: 260.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.38 : 422.87 = 188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.38/422.87 = 188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.38x = 422.87 × 188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.38x = 79,683.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,683.62/306.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.08

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