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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.70, 423.21 and 188.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.70, 423.21 and 188.64 is: 260.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.70 : 423.21 = 188.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.70/423.21 = 188.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.70x = 423.21 × 188.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.70x = 79,834.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,834.33/306.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.30

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