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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.54, 419.04 and 187.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.54, 419.04 and 187.17 is: 258.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.54 : 419.04 = 187.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.54/419.04 = 187.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.54x = 419.04 × 187.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.54x = 78,431.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,431.72/303.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.39

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