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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.78, 419.28 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.78, 419.28 and 187.32 is: 258.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.78 : 419.28 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.78/419.28 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.78x = 419.28 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.78x = 78,539.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,539.53/303.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.54

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