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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.55, 425.72 and 190.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.55, 425.72 and 190.49 is: 262.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.55 : 425.72 = 190.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.55/425.72 = 190.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.55x = 425.72 × 190.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.55x = 81,095.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,095.40/308.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.83

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