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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.54, 418.53 and 186.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.54, 418.53 and 186.90 is: 257.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.54 : 418.53 = 186.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.54/418.53 = 186.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.54x = 418.53 × 186.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.54x = 78,223.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,223.26/303.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.70

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