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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.54, 421.29 and 188.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.54, 421.29 and 188.90 is: 260.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.54 : 421.29 = 188.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.54/421.29 = 188.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.54x = 421.29 × 188.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.54x = 79,581.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,581.68/305.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.46

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