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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.19, 419.82 and 187.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.19, 419.82 and 187.69 is: 259.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.19 : 419.82 = 187.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.19/419.82 = 187.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.19x = 419.82 × 187.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.19x = 78,796.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,796.02/304.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.04

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