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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.07, 420.86 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.07, 420.86 and 188.70 is: 260.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.07 : 420.86 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.07/420.86 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.07x = 420.86 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.07x = 79,415.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,415.34/305.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.32

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