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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.28, 425.32 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.28, 425.32 and 190.24 is: 262.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.28 : 425.32 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.28/425.32 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.28x = 425.32 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.28x = 80,912.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,912.88/308.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.47

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