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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.25, 421.28 and 188.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.25, 421.28 and 188.84 is: 260.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.25 : 421.28 = 188.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.25/421.28 = 188.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.25x = 421.28 × 188.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.25x = 79,551.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,551.46/305.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.61

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