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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.28, 421.12 and 188.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.28, 421.12 and 188.64 is: 260.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.28 : 421.12 = 188.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.28/421.12 = 188.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.28x = 421.12 × 188.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.28x = 79,440.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,440.08/305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.22

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