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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.75, 422.10 and 187.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.75, 422.10 and 187.75 is: 259.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.75 : 422.10 = 187.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.75/422.10 = 187.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.75x = 422.10 × 187.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.75x = 79,249.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,249.28/305.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.20

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