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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.60, 417.48 and 186.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.60, 417.48 and 186.16 is: 256.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.60 : 417.48 = 186.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.60/417.48 = 186.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.60x = 417.48 × 186.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.60x = 77,718.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,718.08/302.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.83

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