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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.79, 419.31 and 187.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.79, 419.31 and 187.42 is: 258.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.79 : 419.31 = 187.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.79/419.31 = 187.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.79x = 419.31 × 187.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.79x = 78,587.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,587.08/303.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.69

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