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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.13, 425.32 and 190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.13, 425.32 and 190.14 is: 262.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.13 : 425.32 = 190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.13/425.32 = 190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.13x = 425.32 × 190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.13x = 80,870.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,870.34/308.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.46

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