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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.35, 424.14 and 190.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.35, 424.14 and 190.89 is: 263.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.35 : 424.14 = 190.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.35/424.14 = 190.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.35x = 424.14 × 190.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.35x = 80,964.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,964.08/307.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.43

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