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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.84, 421.92 and 189.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.84, 421.92 and 189.32 is: 261.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.84 : 421.92 = 189.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.84/421.92 = 189.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.84x = 421.92 × 189.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.84x = 79,877.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,877.89/305.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.18

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