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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.16, 457.89 and 189.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.16, 457.89 and 189.58 is: 284.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.16 : 457.89 = 189.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.16/457.89 = 189.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.16x = 457.89 × 189.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.16x = 86,806.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,806.79/305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.46

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