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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.67, 417.60 and 186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.67, 417.60 and 186.30 is: 257.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.67 : 417.60 = 186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.67/417.60 = 186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.67x = 417.60 × 186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.67x = 77,798.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,798.88/302.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.04

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