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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.12, 424.04 and 190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.12, 424.04 and 190.72 is: 263.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.12 : 424.04 = 190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.12/424.04 = 190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.12x = 424.04 × 190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.12x = 80,872.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,872.91/307.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.33

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