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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.48, 424.12 and 190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.48, 424.12 and 190.96 is: 263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.48 : 424.12 = 190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.48/424.12 = 190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.48x = 424.12 × 190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.48x = 80,989.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,989.96/307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.40

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