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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.98, 458.06 and 189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.98, 458.06 and 189.64 is: 284.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.98 : 458.06 = 189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.98/458.06 = 189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.98x = 458.06 × 189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.98x = 86,866.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,866.50/304.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.83

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