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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.54, 422.70 and 189.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.54, 422.70 and 189.90 is: 261.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.54 : 422.70 = 189.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.54/422.70 = 189.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.54x = 422.70 × 189.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.54x = 80,270.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,270.73/306.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.86

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