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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.16, 418.24 and 186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.16, 418.24 and 186.72 is: 257.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.16 : 418.24 = 186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.16/418.24 = 186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.16x = 418.24 × 186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.16x = 78,093.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,093.77/303.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.60

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