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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.22, 421.14 and 188.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.22, 421.14 and 188.76 is: 260.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.22 : 421.14 = 188.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.22/421.14 = 188.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.22x = 421.14 × 188.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.22x = 79,494.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,494.39/305.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.45

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