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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.64, 420.38 and 188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.64, 420.38 and 188.20 is: 259.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.64 : 420.38 = 188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.64/420.38 = 188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.64x = 420.38 × 188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.64x = 79,115.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,115.52/304.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.70

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