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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.88, 423.43 and 188.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.88, 423.43 and 188.87 is: 260.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.88 : 423.43 = 188.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.88/423.43 = 188.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.88x = 423.43 × 188.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.88x = 79,972.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,972.42/306.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.60

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