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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.26, 458.49 and 190.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.26, 458.49 and 190.35 is: 284.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.26 : 458.49 = 190.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.26/458.49 = 190.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.26x = 458.49 × 190.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.26x = 87,273.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,273.57/306.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.97

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