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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.04, 419.56 and 187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.04, 419.56 and 187.60 is: 258.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.04 : 419.56 = 187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.04/419.56 = 187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.04x = 419.56 × 187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.04x = 78,709.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,709.46/304.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.88

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