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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.29, 457.73 and 189.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.29, 457.73 and 189.46 is: 284.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.29 : 457.73 = 189.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.29/457.73 = 189.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.29x = 457.73 × 189.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.29x = 86,721.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,721.53/305.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.06

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