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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.30, 459.68 and 190.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.30, 459.68 and 190.91 is: 286.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.30 : 459.68 = 190.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.30/459.68 = 190.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.30x = 459.68 × 190.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.30x = 87,757.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,757.70/306.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.51

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