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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.70, 420.26 and 188.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.70, 420.26 and 188.19 is: 259.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.70 : 420.26 = 188.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.70/420.26 = 188.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.70x = 420.26 × 188.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.70x = 79,087.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,087.79/304.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.56

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