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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.67, 458.74 and 190.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.67, 458.74 and 190.29 is: 285.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.67 : 458.74 = 190.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.67/458.74 = 190.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.67x = 458.74 × 190.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.67x = 87,291.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,291.44/305.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.57

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