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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.04, 418.16 and 186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.04, 418.16 and 186.48 is: 257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.04 : 418.16 = 186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.04/418.16 = 186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.04x = 418.16 × 186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.04x = 77,978.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,978.48/303.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.32

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