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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.78, 417.78 and 186.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.78, 417.78 and 186.38 is: 257.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.78 : 417.78 = 186.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.78/417.78 = 186.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.78x = 417.78 × 186.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.78x = 77,865.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,865.84/302.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.17

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