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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.89, 419.19 and 187.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.89, 419.19 and 187.25 is: 258.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.89 : 419.19 = 187.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.89/419.19 = 187.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.89x = 419.19 × 187.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.89x = 78,493.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,493.33/303.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.30

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