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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.42, 418.72 and 187.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.42, 418.72 and 187.06 is: 258.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.42 : 418.72 = 187.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.42/418.72 = 187.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.42x = 418.72 × 187.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.42x = 78,325.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,325.76/303.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.14

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