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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.24, 421.38 and 188.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.24, 421.38 and 188.87 is: 260.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.24 : 421.38 = 188.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.24/421.38 = 188.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.24x = 421.38 × 188.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.24x = 79,583.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,583.93/305.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.73

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