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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.95, 420.81 and 188.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.95, 420.81 and 188.46 is: 260.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.95 : 420.81 = 188.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.95/420.81 = 188.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.95x = 420.81 × 188.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.95x = 79,305.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,305.85/304.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.06

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