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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.69, 417.75 and 186.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.69, 417.75 and 186.19 is: 256.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.69 : 417.75 = 186.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.69/417.75 = 186.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.69x = 417.75 × 186.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.69x = 77,780.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,780.87/302.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.97

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