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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.04, 417.84 and 186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.04, 417.84 and 186.40 is: 257.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.04 : 417.84 = 186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.04/417.84 = 186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.04x = 417.84 × 186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.04x = 77,885.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,885.38/303.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.01

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