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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 458.10 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 458.10 and 190.08 is: 284.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 458.10 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/458.10 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 458.10 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 87,075.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,075.65/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.56

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