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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.26, 419.92 and 186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.26, 419.92 and 186.30 is: 257.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.26 : 419.92 = 186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.26/419.92 = 186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.26x = 419.92 × 186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.26x = 78,231.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,231.10/304.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.12

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