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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.44, 422.92 and 189.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.44, 422.92 and 189.94 is: 262.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.44 : 422.92 = 189.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.44/422.92 = 189.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.44x = 422.92 × 189.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.44x = 80,329.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,329.42/306.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.14

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