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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.24, 458.34 and 190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.24, 458.34 and 190.54 is: 285.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.24 : 458.34 = 190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.24/458.34 = 190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.24x = 458.34 × 190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.24x = 87,332.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,332.10/306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.18

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