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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.89, 426.08 and 190.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.89, 426.08 and 190.83 is: 263.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.89 : 426.08 = 190.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.89/426.08 = 190.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.89x = 426.08 × 190.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.89x = 81,309.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,309.32/308.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.23

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