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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.28, 458.56 and 190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.28, 458.56 and 190.38 is: 285.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.28 : 458.56 = 190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.28/458.56 = 190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.28x = 458.56 × 190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.28x = 87,302.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,302.61/306.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.04

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