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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.71, 423.17 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.71, 423.17 and 188.70 is: 260.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.71 : 423.17 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.71/423.17 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.71x = 423.17 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.71x = 79,852.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,852.18/306.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.35

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