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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.63, 423.25 and 188.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.63, 423.25 and 188.64 is: 260.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.63 : 423.25 = 188.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.63/423.25 = 188.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.63x = 423.25 × 188.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.63x = 79,841.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,841.70/306.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.38

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