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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.37, 458.66 and 189.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.37, 458.66 and 189.88 is: 285.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.37 : 458.66 = 189.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.37/458.66 = 189.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.37x = 458.66 × 189.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.37x = 87,089.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,089.69/305.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.19

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