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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.44, 424.14 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.44, 424.14 and 190.92 is: 263.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.44 : 424.14 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.44/424.14 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.44x = 424.14 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.44x = 80,976.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,976.81/307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.39

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