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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.38, 456.68 and 188.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.38, 456.68 and 188.66 is: 283.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.38 : 456.68 = 188.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.38/456.68 = 188.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.38x = 456.68 × 188.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.38x = 86,158.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,158.86/304.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.06

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