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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.56, 456.03 and 188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.56, 456.03 and 188.73 is: 282.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.56 : 456.03 = 188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.56/456.03 = 188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.56x = 456.03 × 188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.56x = 86,066.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,066.54/304.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.59

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