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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.94, 422.08 and 187.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.94, 422.08 and 187.86 is: 259.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.94 : 422.08 = 187.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.94/422.08 = 187.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.94x = 422.08 × 187.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.94x = 79,291.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,291.95/305.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.17

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