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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.50, 421.73 and 189.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.50, 421.73 and 189.13 is: 261.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.50 : 421.73 = 189.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.50/421.73 = 189.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.50x = 421.73 × 189.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.50x = 79,761.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,761.79/305.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.09

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