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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.53, 418.91 and 187.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.53, 418.91 and 187.11 is: 258.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.53 : 418.91 = 187.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.53/418.91 = 187.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.53x = 418.91 × 187.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.53x = 78,381.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,381.31/303.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.24

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