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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.23, 425.40 and 190.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.23, 425.40 and 190.27 is: 262.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.23 : 425.40 = 190.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.23/425.40 = 190.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.23x = 425.40 × 190.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.23x = 80,940.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,940.86/308.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.60

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