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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.24, 423.96 and 189.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.24, 423.96 and 189.25 is: 261.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.24 : 423.96 = 189.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.24/423.96 = 189.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.24x = 423.96 × 189.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.24x = 80,232.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,232.45/307.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.14

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