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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.38, 459.68 and 190.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.38, 459.68 and 190.66 is: 286.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.38 : 459.68 = 190.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.38/459.68 = 190.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.38x = 459.68 × 190.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.38x = 87,642.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,642.59/306.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.06

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