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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.11, 423.67 and 189.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.11, 423.67 and 189.01 is: 260.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.11 : 423.67 = 189.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.11/423.67 = 189.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.11x = 423.67 × 189.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.11x = 80,077.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,077.87/307.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.75

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