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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.63, 424.63 and 189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.63, 424.63 and 189.64 is: 261.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.63 : 424.63 = 189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.63/424.63 = 189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.63x = 424.63 × 189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.63x = 80,526.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,526.83/307.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.77

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