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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.13, 419.55 and 186.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.13, 419.55 and 186.06 is: 256.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.13 : 419.55 = 186.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.13/419.55 = 186.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.13x = 419.55 × 186.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.13x = 78,061.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,061.47/304.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.68

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