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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.19, 456.29 and 188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.19, 456.29 and 188.49 is: 282.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.19 : 456.29 = 188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.19/456.29 = 188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.19x = 456.29 × 188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.19x = 86,005.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,005.16/304.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.74

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