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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.81, 457.26 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.81, 457.26 and 189.16 is: 283.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.81 : 457.26 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.81/457.26 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.81x = 457.26 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.81x = 86,495.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,495.30/304.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.77

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