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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.35, 421.38 and 188.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.35, 421.38 and 188.89 is: 260.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.35 : 421.38 = 188.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.35/421.38 = 188.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.35x = 421.38 × 188.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.35x = 79,594.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,594.47/305.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.67

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