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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.48, 458.96 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.48, 458.96 and 190.56 is: 285.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.48 : 458.96 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.48/458.96 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.48x = 458.96 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.48x = 87,459.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,459.42/306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.37

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