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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.79, 421.97 and 189.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.79, 421.97 and 189.33 is: 261.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.79 : 421.97 = 189.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.79/421.97 = 189.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.79x = 421.97 × 189.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.79x = 79,890.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,890.63/305.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.26

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