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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.67, 456.35 and 189.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.67, 456.35 and 189.15 is: 283.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.67 : 456.35 = 189.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.67/456.35 = 189.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.67x = 456.35 × 189.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.67x = 86,317.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,317.66/304.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.32

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