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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.23, 425.44 and 190.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.23, 425.44 and 190.29 is: 262.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.23 : 425.44 = 190.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.23/425.44 = 190.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.23x = 425.44 × 190.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.23x = 80,956.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,956.98/308.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.65

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