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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.45, 420.35 and 188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.45, 420.35 and 188.22 is: 259.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.45 : 420.35 = 188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.45/420.35 = 188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.45x = 420.35 × 188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.45x = 79,117.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,117.08/304.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.87

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