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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.12, 459.61 and 189.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.12, 459.61 and 189.94 is: 284.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.12 : 459.61 = 189.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.12/459.61 = 189.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.12x = 459.61 × 189.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.12x = 87,298.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,298.32/307.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.25

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