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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.04, 456.66 and 189.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.04, 456.66 and 189.11 is: 283.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.04 : 456.66 = 189.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.04/456.66 = 189.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.04x = 456.66 × 189.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.04x = 86,358.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,358.30/305.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.11

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