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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.70, 423.26 and 188.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.70, 423.26 and 188.67 is: 260.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.70 : 423.26 = 188.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.70/423.26 = 188.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.70x = 423.26 × 188.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.70x = 79,856.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,856.46/306.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.37

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