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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.12, 423.90 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.12, 423.90 and 189.16 is: 261.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.12 : 423.90 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.12/423.90 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.12x = 423.90 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.12x = 80,184.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,184.92/307.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.09

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