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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.64, 417.49 and 186.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.64, 417.49 and 186.27 is: 256.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.64 : 417.49 = 186.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.64/417.49 = 186.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.64x = 417.49 × 186.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.64x = 77,765.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,765.86/302.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.96

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