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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.35, 420 and 187.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.35, 420 and 187.89 is: 259.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.35 : 420 = 187.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.35/420 = 187.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.35x = 420 × 187.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.35x = 78,913.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,913.80/304.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.29

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