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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.60, 421.84 and 189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.60, 421.84 and 189.20 is: 261.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.60 : 421.84 = 189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.60/421.84 = 189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.60x = 421.84 × 189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.60x = 79,812.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,812.13/305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.17

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