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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.85, 457.27 and 189.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.85, 457.27 and 189.50 is: 284.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.85 : 457.27 = 189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.85/457.27 = 189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.85x = 457.27 × 189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.85x = 86,649.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,649.90/304.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.24

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