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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.64, 423.18 and 190.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.64, 423.18 and 190.27 is: 262.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.64 : 423.18 = 190.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.64/423.18 = 190.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.64x = 423.18 × 190.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.64x = 80,518.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,518.46/306.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.58

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