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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.73, 459.19 and 190.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.73, 459.19 and 190.39 is: 285.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.73 : 459.19 = 190.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.73/459.19 = 190.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.73x = 459.19 × 190.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.73x = 87,425.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,425.18/305.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.96

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