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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.39, 425.43 and 190.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.39, 425.43 and 190.35 is: 262.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.39 : 425.43 = 190.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.39/425.43 = 190.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.39x = 425.43 × 190.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.39x = 80,980.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,980.60/308.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.60

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