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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.71, 424.52 and 189.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.71, 424.52 and 189.69 is: 261.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.71 : 424.52 = 189.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.71/424.52 = 189.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.71x = 424.52 × 189.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.71x = 80,526.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,526.25/307.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.70

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