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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.51, 458.46 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.51, 458.46 and 190.08 is: 285.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.51 : 458.46 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.51/458.46 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.51x = 458.46 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.51x = 87,144.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,144.08/305.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.25

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