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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.62, 422.98 and 188.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.62, 422.98 and 188.50 is: 260.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.62 : 422.98 = 188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.62/422.98 = 188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.62x = 422.98 × 188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.62x = 79,731.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,731.73/306.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.03

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