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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.82, 422.06 and 189.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.82, 422.06 and 189.38 is: 261.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.82 : 422.06 = 189.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.82/422.06 = 189.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.82x = 422.06 × 189.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.82x = 79,926.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,926.67/305.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.35

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