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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.85, 423.28 and 190.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.85, 423.28 and 190.39 is: 262.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.85 : 423.28 = 190.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.85/423.28 = 190.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.85x = 423.28 × 190.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.85x = 80,588.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,588.28/306.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.63

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