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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.29, 458.43 and 189.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.29, 458.43 and 189.97 is: 285.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.29 : 458.43 = 189.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.29/458.43 = 189.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.29x = 458.43 × 189.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.29x = 87,087.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,087.95/305.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.26

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