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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.02, 420.96 and 188.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.02, 420.96 and 188.50 is: 260.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.02 : 420.96 = 188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.02/420.96 = 188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.02x = 420.96 × 188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.02x = 79,350.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,350.96/305.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.15

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