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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.77, 423.14 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.77, 423.14 and 190.32 is: 262.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.77 : 423.14 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.77/423.14 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.77x = 423.14 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.77x = 80,531.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,531.05/306.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.52

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