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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.46, 417.42 and 186.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.46, 417.42 and 186.09 is: 256.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.46 : 417.42 = 186.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.46/417.42 = 186.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.46x = 417.42 × 186.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.46x = 77,677.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,677.69/302.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.82

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