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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.94, 418.10 and 186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.94, 418.10 and 186.44 is: 257.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.94 : 418.10 = 186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.94/418.10 = 186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.94x = 418.10 × 186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.94x = 77,947.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,947.54/302.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.30

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