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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.71, 425.93 and 190.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.71, 425.93 and 190.70 is: 263.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.71 : 425.93 = 190.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.71/425.93 = 190.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.71x = 425.93 × 190.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.71x = 81,224.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,224.85/308.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.11

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