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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.74, 457.02 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.74, 457.02 and 189.36 is: 283.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.74 : 457.02 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.74/457.02 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.74x = 457.02 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.74x = 86,541.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,541.31/304.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.98

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