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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.63, 420.37 and 188.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.63, 420.37 and 188.17 is: 259.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.63 : 420.37 = 188.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.63/420.37 = 188.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.63x = 420.37 × 188.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.63x = 79,101.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,101.02/304.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.66

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