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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.02, 419.40 and 187.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.02, 419.40 and 187.64 is: 258.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.02 : 419.40 = 187.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.02/419.40 = 187.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.02x = 419.40 × 187.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.02x = 78,696.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,696.22/304.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.85

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