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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.50, 419.03 and 187.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.50, 419.03 and 187.13 is: 258.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.50 : 419.03 = 187.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.50/419.03 = 187.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.50x = 419.03 × 187.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.50x = 78,410.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,410.05/303.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.36

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