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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.37, 424.06 and 189.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.37, 424.06 and 189.23 is: 261.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.37 : 424.06 = 189.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.37/424.06 = 189.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.37x = 424.06 × 189.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.37x = 80,242.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,242.28/307.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.06

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