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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.94, 422.28 and 189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.94, 422.28 and 189.48 is: 261.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.94 : 422.28 = 189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.94/422.28 = 189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.94x = 422.28 × 189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.94x = 80,013.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,013.61/305.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.53

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