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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.83, 423.32 and 188.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.83, 423.32 and 188.74 is: 260.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.83 : 423.32 = 188.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.83/423.32 = 188.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.83x = 423.32 × 188.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.83x = 79,897.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,897.42/306.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.40

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