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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.24, 459.32 and 190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.24, 459.32 and 190.60 is: 285.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.24 : 459.32 = 190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.24/459.32 = 190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.24x = 459.32 × 190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.24x = 87,546.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,546.39/306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.88

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