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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.08, 423.72 and 190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.08, 423.72 and 190.62 is: 263.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.08 : 423.72 = 190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.08/423.72 = 190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.08x = 423.72 × 190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.08x = 80,769.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,769.51/307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.02

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