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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.17, 421.19 and 188.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.17, 421.19 and 188.71 is: 260.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.17 : 421.19 = 188.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.17/421.19 = 188.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.17x = 421.19 × 188.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.17x = 79,482.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,482.76/305.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.45

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