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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.86, 426.06 and 190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.86, 426.06 and 190.76 is: 263.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.86 : 426.06 = 190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.86/426.06 = 190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.86x = 426.06 × 190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.86x = 81,273.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,273.08/308.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.14

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