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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.08, 458.40 and 190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.08, 458.40 and 190.58 is: 285.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.08 : 458.40 = 190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.08/458.40 = 190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.08x = 458.40 × 190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.08x = 87,361.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,361.87/306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.42

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