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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.67, 420.50 and 188.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.67, 420.50 and 188.21 is: 259.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.67 : 420.50 = 188.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.67/420.50 = 188.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.67x = 420.50 × 188.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.67x = 79,142.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,142.31/304.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.76

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