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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.32, 455.88 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.32, 455.88 and 188.52 is: 282.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.32 : 455.88 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.32/455.88 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.32x = 455.88 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.32x = 85,942.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,942.50/304.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.41

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