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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 458.76 and 190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 458.76 and 190.26 is: 285.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 458.76 = 190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/458.76 = 190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 458.76 × 190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 87,283.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,283.68/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.24

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