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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.92, 420.83 and 188.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.92, 420.83 and 188.55 is: 260.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.92 : 420.83 = 188.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.92/420.83 = 188.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.92x = 420.83 × 188.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.92x = 79,346.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,346.55/304.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.22

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