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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.44, 417.40 and 186.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.44, 417.40 and 186.04 is: 256.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.44 : 417.40 = 186.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.44/417.40 = 186.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.44x = 417.40 × 186.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.44x = 77,653.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,653.10/302.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.76

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