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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.19, 419.59 and 186.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.19, 419.59 and 186.11 is: 256.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.19 : 419.59 = 186.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.19/419.59 = 186.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.19x = 419.59 × 186.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.19x = 78,089.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,089.89/304.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.71

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