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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.90, 420.56 and 188.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.90, 420.56 and 188.26 is: 259.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.90 : 420.56 = 188.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.90/420.56 = 188.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.90x = 420.56 × 188.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.90x = 79,174.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,174.63/304.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.67

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