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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.04, 421.08 and 188.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.04, 421.08 and 188.64 is: 260.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.04 : 421.08 = 188.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.04/421.08 = 188.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.04x = 421.08 × 188.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.04x = 79,432.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,432.53/305.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.40

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