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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.13, 458.30 and 190.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.13, 458.30 and 190.23 is: 284.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.13 : 458.30 = 190.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.13/458.30 = 190.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.13x = 458.30 × 190.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.13x = 87,182.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,182.41/306.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.79

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