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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 459.18 and 190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 459.18 and 190.62 is: 286.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 459.18 = 190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/459.18 = 190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 459.18 × 190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 87,528.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,528.89/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.04

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