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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.27, 456.99 and 189.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.27, 456.99 and 189.35 is: 283.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.27 : 456.99 = 189.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.27/456.99 = 189.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.27x = 456.99 × 189.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.27x = 86,531.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,531.48/305.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.46

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