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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.16, 421.02 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.16, 421.02 and 188.70 is: 260.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.16 : 421.02 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.16/421.02 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.16x = 421.02 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.16x = 79,446.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,446.47/305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.34

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