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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.08, 418.38 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.08, 418.38 and 186.80 is: 257.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.08 : 418.38 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.08/418.38 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.08x = 418.38 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.08x = 78,153.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,153.38/303.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.86

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