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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.98, 459.45 and 190.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.98, 459.45 and 190.88 is: 285.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.98 : 459.45 = 190.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.98/459.45 = 190.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.98x = 459.45 × 190.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.98x = 87,699.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,699.82/306.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.69

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