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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.78, 458.78 and 190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.78, 458.78 and 190.96 is: 286.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.78 : 458.78 = 190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.78/458.78 = 190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.78x = 458.78 × 190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.78x = 87,608.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,608.63/305.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.51

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