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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.95, 425.01 and 189.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.95, 425.01 and 189.93 is: 262.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.95 : 425.01 = 189.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.95/425.01 = 189.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.95x = 425.01 × 189.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.95x = 80,722.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,722.15/307.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.13

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