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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.68, 425.94 and 190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.68, 425.94 and 190.68 is: 263.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.68 : 425.94 = 190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.68/425.94 = 190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.68x = 425.94 × 190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.68x = 81,218.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,218.24/308.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.11

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