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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.43, 458.90 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.43, 458.90 and 190.52 is: 285.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.43 : 458.90 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.43/458.90 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.43x = 458.90 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.43x = 87,429.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,429.63/306.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.32

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