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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.58, 421.74 and 189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.58, 421.74 and 189.12 is: 261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.58 : 421.74 = 189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.58/421.74 = 189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.58x = 421.74 × 189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.58x = 79,759.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,759.47/305.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.01

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