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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.16, 459.51 and 190.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.16, 459.51 and 190.83 is: 286.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.16 : 459.51 = 190.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.16/459.51 = 190.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.16x = 459.51 × 190.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.16x = 87,686.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,686.00/306.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.41

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