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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.65, 456.45 and 188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.65, 456.45 and 188.73 is: 282.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.65 : 456.45 = 188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.65/456.45 = 188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.65x = 456.45 × 188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.65x = 86,145.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,145.81/304.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.77

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