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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.54, 420.42 and 188.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.54, 420.42 and 188.17 is: 259.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.54 : 420.42 = 188.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.54/420.42 = 188.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.54x = 420.42 × 188.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.54x = 79,110.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,110.43/304.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.77

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