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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.16, 421.17 and 188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.16, 421.17 and 188.73 is: 260.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.16 : 421.17 = 188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.16/421.17 = 188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.16x = 421.17 × 188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.16x = 79,487.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,487.41/305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.48

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