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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.71, 424.69 and 189.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.71, 424.69 and 189.77 is: 261.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.71 : 424.69 = 189.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.71/424.69 = 189.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.71x = 424.69 × 189.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.71x = 80,590.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,590.82/307.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.91

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