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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.04, 425.20 and 190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.04, 425.20 and 190.06 is: 262.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.04 : 425.20 = 190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.04/425.20 = 190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.04x = 425.20 × 190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.04x = 80,813.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,813.51/308.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.35

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