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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.34, 421.26 and 187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.34, 421.26 and 187.28 is: 258.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.34 : 421.26 = 187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.34/421.26 = 187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.34x = 421.26 × 187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.34x = 78,892.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,892.34/305.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.37

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