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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.40, 457.86 and 189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.40, 457.86 and 189.82 is: 284.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.40 : 457.86 = 189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.40/457.86 = 189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.40x = 457.86 × 189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.40x = 86,910.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,910.99/305.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.58

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