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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.28, 458.19 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.28, 458.19 and 189.36 is: 284.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.28 : 458.19 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.28/458.19 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.28x = 458.19 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.28x = 86,762.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,762.86/305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.21

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