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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.58, 418.92 and 187.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.58, 418.92 and 187.14 is: 258.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.58 : 418.92 = 187.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.58/418.92 = 187.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.58x = 418.92 × 187.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.58x = 78,396.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,396.69/303.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.24

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