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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.28, 421.21 and 187.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.28, 421.21 and 187.27 is: 258.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.28 : 421.21 = 187.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.28/421.21 = 187.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.28x = 421.21 × 187.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.28x = 78,879.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,879.74/305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.39

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