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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305, 457.26 and 189.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305, 457.26 and 189.26 is: 283.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305 : 457.26 = 189.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305/457.26 = 189.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305x = 457.26 × 189.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305x = 86,541.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,541.03/305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.74

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