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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.66, 421.86 and 189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.66, 421.86 and 189.24 is: 261.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.66 : 421.86 = 189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.66/421.86 = 189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.66x = 421.86 × 189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.66x = 79,832.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,832.79/305.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.18

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