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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.46, 418.80 and 187.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.46, 418.80 and 187.09 is: 258.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.46 : 418.80 = 187.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.46/418.80 = 187.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.46x = 418.80 × 187.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.46x = 78,353.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,353.29/303.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.20

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