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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.92, 421.99 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.92, 421.99 and 187.92 is: 259.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.92 : 421.99 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.92/421.99 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.92x = 421.99 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.92x = 79,300.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,300.36/305.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.22

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