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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.14, 423.78 and 190.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.14, 423.78 and 190.64 is: 263.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.14 : 423.78 = 190.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.14/423.78 = 190.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.14x = 423.78 × 190.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.14x = 80,789.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,789.42/307.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.04

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