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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.15, 457 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.15, 457 and 189.28 is: 283.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.15 : 457 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.15/457 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.15x = 457 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.15x = 86,500.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,500.96/305.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.47

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