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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.30, 458.87 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.30, 458.87 and 190.20 is: 284.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.30 : 458.87 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.30/458.87 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.30x = 458.87 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.30x = 87,276.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,276.12/306.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.94

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