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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.36, 423.90 and 189.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.36, 423.90 and 189.27 is: 261.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.36 : 423.90 = 189.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.36/423.90 = 189.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.36x = 423.90 × 189.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.36x = 80,231.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,231.55/307.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.03

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