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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.58, 458.60 and 190.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.58, 458.60 and 190.19 is: 285.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.58 : 458.60 = 190.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.58/458.60 = 190.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.58x = 458.60 × 190.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.58x = 87,222.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,222.04/305.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.43

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