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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.93, 424.91 and 189.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.93, 424.91 and 189.93 is: 262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.93 : 424.91 = 189.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.93/424.91 = 189.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.93x = 424.91 × 189.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.93x = 80,702.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,702.21/307.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.08

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