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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.78, 417.59 and 186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.78, 417.59 and 186.30 is: 256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.78 : 417.59 = 186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.78/417.59 = 186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.78x = 417.59 × 186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.78x = 77,797.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,797.02/302.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.94

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