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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.12, 457.72 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.12, 457.72 and 187.92 is: 281.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.12 : 457.72 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.12/457.72 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.12x = 457.72 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.12x = 86,014.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,014.27/305.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.90

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