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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.04, 419.42 and 185.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.04, 419.42 and 185.99 is: 256.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.04 : 419.42 = 185.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.04/419.42 = 185.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.04x = 419.42 × 185.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.04x = 78,006.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,006.29/304.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.56

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