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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.08, 419.68 and 186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.08, 419.68 and 186.12 is: 256.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.08 : 419.68 = 186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.08/419.68 = 186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.08x = 419.68 × 186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.08x = 78,110.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,110.84/304.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.88

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