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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.08, 425.18 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.08, 425.18 and 190.08 is: 262.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.08 : 425.18 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.08/425.18 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.08x = 425.18 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.08x = 80,818.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,818.21/308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.33

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