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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.30, 419.98 and 186.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.30, 419.98 and 186.34 is: 257.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.30 : 419.98 = 186.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.30/419.98 = 186.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.30x = 419.98 × 186.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.30x = 78,256.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,256.99/304.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.17

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