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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.66, 423.09 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.66, 423.09 and 190.20 is: 262.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.66 : 423.09 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.66/423.09 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.66x = 423.09 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.66x = 80,471.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,471.72/306.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.41

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