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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.26, 419.76 and 187.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.26, 419.76 and 187.74 is: 259.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.26 : 419.76 = 187.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.26/419.76 = 187.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.26x = 419.76 × 187.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.26x = 78,805.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,805.74/304.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.01

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