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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.19, 423.83 and 189.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.19, 423.83 and 189.14 is: 260.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.19 : 423.83 = 189.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.19/423.83 = 189.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.19x = 423.83 × 189.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.19x = 80,161.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,161.56/307.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.95

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