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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.88, 456.60 and 188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.88, 456.60 and 188.96 is: 282.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.88 : 456.60 = 188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.88/456.60 = 188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.88x = 456.60 × 188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.88x = 86,279.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,279.14/304.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.99

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