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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.55, 425.70 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.55, 425.70 and 190.40 is: 262.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.55 : 425.70 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.55/425.70 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.55x = 425.70 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.55x = 81,053.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,053.28/308.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.69

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