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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.01, 420.71 and 188.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.01, 420.71 and 188.37 is: 259.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.01 : 420.71 = 188.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.01/420.71 = 188.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.01x = 420.71 × 188.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.01x = 79,248.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,248.20/305.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.82

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