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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.98, 424.82 and 190.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.98, 424.82 and 190.01 is: 262.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.98 : 424.82 = 190.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.98/424.82 = 190.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.98x = 424.82 × 190.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.98x = 80,721.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,721.59/307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.10

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