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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.98, 457.46 and 189.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.98, 457.46 and 189.35 is: 284.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.98 : 457.46 = 189.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.98/457.46 = 189.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.98x = 457.46 × 189.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.98x = 86,620.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,620.05/304.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.02

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