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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.76, 417.66 and 186.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.76, 417.66 and 186.42 is: 257.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.76 : 417.66 = 186.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.76/417.66 = 186.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.76x = 417.66 × 186.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.76x = 77,860.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,860.18/302.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.17

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