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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.37, 457.41 and 189.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.37, 457.41 and 189.87 is: 284.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.37 : 457.41 = 189.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.37/457.41 = 189.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.37x = 457.41 × 189.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.37x = 86,848.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,848.44/305.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.40

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