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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.64, 421.86 and 189.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.64, 421.86 and 189.18 is: 261.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.64 : 421.86 = 189.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.64/421.86 = 189.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.64x = 421.86 × 189.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.64x = 79,807.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,807.47/305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.12

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