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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.02, 418.08 and 186.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.02, 418.08 and 186.50 is: 257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.02 : 418.08 = 186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.02/418.08 = 186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.02x = 418.08 × 186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.02x = 77,971.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,971.92/303.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.32

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