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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307, 423.72 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307, 423.72 and 190.52 is: 262.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307 : 423.72 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307/423.72 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307x = 423.72 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307x = 80,727.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,727.13/307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.95

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