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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.86, 419.33 and 187.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.86, 419.33 and 187.46 is: 258.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.86 : 419.33 = 187.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.86/419.33 = 187.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.86x = 419.33 × 187.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.86x = 78,607.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,607.60/303.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.70

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