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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.42, 422.94 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.42, 422.94 and 190.08 is: 262.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.42 : 422.94 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.42/422.94 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.42x = 422.94 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.42x = 80,392.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,392.44/306.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.36

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