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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.13, 421.10 and 188.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.13, 421.10 and 188.71 is: 260.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.13 : 421.10 = 188.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.13/421.10 = 188.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.13x = 421.10 × 188.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.13x = 79,464.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,464.84/305.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.43

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