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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.42, 418.77 and 187.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.42, 418.77 and 187.05 is: 258.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.42 : 418.77 = 187.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.42/418.77 = 187.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.42x = 418.77 × 187.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.42x = 78,330.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,330.93/303.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.16

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