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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.44, 424.24 and 189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.44, 424.24 and 189.40 is: 261.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.44 : 424.24 = 189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.44/424.24 = 189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.44x = 424.24 × 189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.44x = 80,349.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,349.52/307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.35

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