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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.14, 423.72 and 189.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.14, 423.72 and 189.08 is: 260.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.14 : 423.72 = 189.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.14/423.72 = 189.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.14x = 423.72 × 189.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.14x = 80,116.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,116.98/307.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.85

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