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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.24, 418.47 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.24, 418.47 and 186.80 is: 257.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.24 : 418.47 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.24/418.47 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.24x = 418.47 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.24x = 78,168.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,168.10/303.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.78

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