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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.54, 421.54 and 187.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.54, 421.54 and 187.45 is: 258.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.54 : 421.54 = 187.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.54/421.54 = 187.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.54x = 421.54 × 187.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.54x = 79,017.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,017.20/305.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.62

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