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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.86, 423.38 and 190.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.86, 423.38 and 190.49 is: 262.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.86 : 423.38 = 190.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.86/423.38 = 190.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.86x = 423.38 × 190.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.86x = 80,648.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,648.02/306.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.82

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