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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.62, 421.41 and 189.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.62, 421.41 and 189.07 is: 260.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.62 : 421.41 = 189.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.62/421.41 = 189.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.62x = 421.41 × 189.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.62x = 79,675.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,675.99/305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.70

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