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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.72, 420.48 and 188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.72, 420.48 and 188.32 is: 259.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.72 : 420.48 = 188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.72/420.48 = 188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.72x = 420.48 × 188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.72x = 79,184.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,184.79/304.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.86

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