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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.76, 419.16 and 187.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.76, 419.16 and 187.30 is: 258.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.76 : 419.16 = 187.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.76/419.16 = 187.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.76x = 419.16 × 187.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.76x = 78,508.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,508.67/303.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.46

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