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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.98, 423.45 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.98, 423.45 and 190.52 is: 262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.98 : 423.45 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.98/423.45 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.98x = 423.45 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.98x = 80,673.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,673.58/306.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.80

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