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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.94, 419.32 and 185.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.94, 419.32 and 185.86 is: 256.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.94 : 419.32 = 185.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.94/419.32 = 185.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.94x = 419.32 × 185.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.94x = 77,934.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,934.82/303.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.42

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