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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.95, 457.86 and 189.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.95, 457.86 and 189.88 is: 285.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.95 : 457.86 = 189.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.95/457.86 = 189.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.95x = 457.86 × 189.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.95x = 86,938.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,938.46/304.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.09

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