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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.81, 425.02 and 189.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.81, 425.02 and 189.96 is: 262.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.81 : 425.02 = 189.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.81/425.02 = 189.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.81x = 425.02 × 189.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.81x = 80,736.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,736.22/307.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.29

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