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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.91, 423.60 and 188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.91, 423.60 and 188.94 is: 260.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.91 : 423.60 = 188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.91/423.60 = 188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.91x = 423.60 × 188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.91x = 80,034.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,034.04/306.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.77

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