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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.80, 425.97 and 190.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.80, 425.97 and 190.74 is: 263.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.80 : 425.97 = 190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.80/425.97 = 190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.80x = 425.97 × 190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.80x = 81,249.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,249.52/308.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.11

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