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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.47, 421.51 and 187.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.47, 421.51 and 187.35 is: 258.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.47 : 421.51 = 187.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.47/421.51 = 187.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.47x = 421.51 × 187.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.47x = 78,969.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,969.90/305.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.52

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