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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.36, 458.40 and 188.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.36, 458.40 and 188.81 is: 282.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.36 : 458.40 = 188.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.36/458.40 = 188.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.36x = 458.40 × 188.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.36x = 86,550.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,550.50/306.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.51

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