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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.38, 418.86 and 187.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.38, 418.86 and 187.14 is: 258.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.38 : 418.86 = 187.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.38/418.86 = 187.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.38x = 418.86 × 187.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.38x = 78,385.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,385.46/303.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.38

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