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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.88, 422.11 and 189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.88, 422.11 and 189.44 is: 261.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.88 : 422.11 = 189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.88/422.11 = 189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.88x = 422.11 × 189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.88x = 79,964.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,964.52/305.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.42

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