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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.18, 459.49 and 190.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.18, 459.49 and 190.79 is: 286.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.18 : 459.49 = 190.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.18/459.49 = 190.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.18x = 459.49 × 190.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.18x = 87,663.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,663.80/306.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.32

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