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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.34, 419.94 and 187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.34, 419.94 and 187.88 is: 259.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.34 : 419.94 = 187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.34/419.94 = 187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.34x = 419.94 × 187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.34x = 78,896.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,896.23/304.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.24

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