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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.14, 455.85 and 188.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.14, 455.85 and 188.61 is: 282.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.14 : 455.85 = 188.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.14/455.85 = 188.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.14x = 455.85 × 188.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.14x = 85,977.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,977.87/304.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.69

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