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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.06, 458.79 and 190.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.06, 458.79 and 190.51 is: 285.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.06 : 458.79 = 190.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.06/458.79 = 190.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.06x = 458.79 × 190.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.06x = 87,404.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,404.08/306.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.58

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