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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.11, 456.09 and 188.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.11, 456.09 and 188.64 is: 282.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.11 : 456.09 = 188.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.11/456.09 = 188.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.11x = 456.09 × 188.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.11x = 86,036.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,036.82/304.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.91

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