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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.41, 422.69 and 188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.41, 422.69 and 188.28 is: 259.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.41 : 422.69 = 188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.41/422.69 = 188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.41x = 422.69 × 188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.41x = 79,583.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,583.13/306.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.73

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