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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.20, 421.15 and 188.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.20, 421.15 and 188.77 is: 260.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.20 : 421.15 = 188.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.20/421.15 = 188.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.20x = 421.15 × 188.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.20x = 79,500.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,500.49/305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.49

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