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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.52, 423 and 190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.52, 423 and 190.04 is: 262.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.52 : 423 = 190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.52/423 = 190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.52x = 423 × 190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.52x = 80,386.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,386.92/306.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.26

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