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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.58, 417.48 and 186.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.58, 417.48 and 186.06 is: 256.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.58 : 417.48 = 186.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.58/417.48 = 186.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.58x = 417.48 × 186.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.58x = 77,676.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,676.33/302.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.71

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