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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.47, 421.18 and 189.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.47, 421.18 and 189.01 is: 260.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.47 : 421.18 = 189.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.47/421.18 = 189.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.47x = 421.18 × 189.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.47x = 79,607.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,607.23/305.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.61

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