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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.10, 425.27 and 190.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.10, 425.27 and 190.17 is: 262.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.10 : 425.27 = 190.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.10/425.27 = 190.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.10x = 425.27 × 190.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.10x = 80,872.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,872.65/308.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.49

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