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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.76, 457.08 and 188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.76, 457.08 and 188.96 is: 283.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.76 : 457.08 = 188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.76/457.08 = 188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.76x = 457.08 × 188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.76x = 86,369.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,369.84/304.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.40

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