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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.50, 420.36 and 188.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.50, 420.36 and 188.14 is: 259.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.50 : 420.36 = 188.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.50/420.36 = 188.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.50x = 420.36 × 188.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.50x = 79,086.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,086.53/304.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.73

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