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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.20, 421.04 and 188.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.20, 421.04 and 188.72 is: 260.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.20 : 421.04 = 188.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.20/421.04 = 188.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.20x = 421.04 × 188.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.20x = 79,458.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,458.67/305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.35

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