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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.63, 457.84 and 189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.63, 457.84 and 189.80 is: 284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.63 : 457.84 = 189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.63/457.84 = 189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.63x = 457.84 × 189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.63x = 86,897.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,897.08/305.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.32

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