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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.80, 423.54 and 190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.80, 423.54 and 190.42 is: 262.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.80 : 423.54 = 190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.80/423.54 = 190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.80x = 423.54 × 190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.80x = 80,650.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,650.49/306.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.88

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