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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.84, 419.16 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.84, 419.16 and 187.32 is: 258.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.84 : 419.16 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.84/419.16 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.84x = 419.16 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.84x = 78,517.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,517.05/303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.42

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