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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.64, 422.98 and 190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.64, 422.98 and 190.14 is: 262.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.64 : 422.98 = 190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.64/422.98 = 190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.64x = 422.98 × 190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.64x = 80,425.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,425.42/306.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.28

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