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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.02, 423.72 and 189.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.02, 423.72 and 189.03 is: 260.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.02 : 423.72 = 189.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.02/423.72 = 189.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.02x = 423.72 × 189.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.02x = 80,093.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,093.20/307.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.87

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