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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.16, 420.98 and 188.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.16, 420.98 and 188.66 is: 260.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.16 : 420.98 = 188.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.16/420.98 = 188.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.16x = 420.98 × 188.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.16x = 79,422.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,422.09/305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.26

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