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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.96, 419.49 and 187.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.96, 419.49 and 187.62 is: 258.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.96 : 419.49 = 187.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.96/419.49 = 187.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.96x = 419.49 × 187.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.96x = 78,704.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,704.71/303.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.93

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