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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.79, 457.32 and 189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.79, 457.32 and 189.20 is: 283.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.79 : 457.32 = 189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.79/457.32 = 189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.79x = 457.32 × 189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.79x = 86,526.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,526.80/304.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.89

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