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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.28, 421.34 and 187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.28, 421.34 and 187.34 is: 258.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.28 : 421.34 = 187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.28/421.34 = 187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.28x = 421.34 × 187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.28x = 78,930.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,930.79/305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.55

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