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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.30, 425.37 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.30, 425.37 and 190.32 is: 262.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.30 : 425.37 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.30/425.37 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.30x = 425.37 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.30x = 80,956.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,956.42/308.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.59

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