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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.52, 422.82 and 190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.52, 422.82 and 190 is: 262.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.52 : 422.82 = 190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.52/422.82 = 190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.52x = 422.82 × 190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.52x = 80,335.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,335.80/306.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.09

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