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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303, 418.18 and 186.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303, 418.18 and 186.52 is: 257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303 : 418.18 = 186.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303/418.18 = 186.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303x = 418.18 × 186.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303x = 77,998.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,998.93/303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.42

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