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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.43, 421.47 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.43, 421.47 and 187.44 is: 258.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.43 : 421.47 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.43/421.47 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.43x = 421.47 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.43x = 79,000.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,000.34/305.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.65

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