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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.35, 457.65 and 189.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.35, 457.65 and 189.63 is: 284.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.35 : 457.65 = 189.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.35/457.65 = 189.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.35x = 457.65 × 189.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.35x = 86,784.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,784.17/305.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.21

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