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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.59, 423 and 188.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.59, 423 and 188.66 is: 260.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.59 : 423 = 188.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.59/423 = 188.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.59x = 423 × 188.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.59x = 79,803.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,803.18/306.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.29

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