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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.99, 418.26 and 186.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.99, 418.26 and 186.62 is: 257.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.99 : 418.26 = 186.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.99/418.26 = 186.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.99x = 418.26 × 186.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.99x = 78,053.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,053.59/302.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.62

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