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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.52, 458.42 and 190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.52, 458.42 and 190.04 is: 285.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.52 : 458.42 = 190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.52/458.42 = 190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.52x = 458.42 × 190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.52x = 87,114.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,114.89/305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.14

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