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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.61, 458.34 and 190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.61, 458.34 and 190.14 is: 285.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.61 : 458.34 = 190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.61/458.34 = 190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.61x = 458.34 × 190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.61x = 87,148.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,148.77/305.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.16

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