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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.50, 420.21 and 188.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.50, 420.21 and 188.06 is: 259.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.50 : 420.21 = 188.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.50/420.21 = 188.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.50x = 420.21 × 188.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.50x = 79,025.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,025.74/304.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.53

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