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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.26, 423.72 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.26, 423.72 and 190.80 is: 263.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.26 : 423.72 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.26/423.72 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.26x = 423.72 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.26x = 80,845.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,845.78/307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.12

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