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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.60, 420.36 and 188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.60, 420.36 and 188.20 is: 259.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.60 : 420.36 = 188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.60/420.36 = 188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.60x = 420.36 × 188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.60x = 79,111.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,111.75/304.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.72

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