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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.14, 421.16 and 188.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.14, 421.16 and 188.62 is: 260.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.14 : 421.16 = 188.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.14/421.16 = 188.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.14x = 421.16 × 188.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.14x = 79,439.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,439.20/305.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.34

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