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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.38, 420.03 and 187.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.38, 420.03 and 187.74 is: 259.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.38 : 420.03 = 187.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.38/420.03 = 187.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.38x = 420.03 × 187.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.38x = 78,856.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,856.43/304.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.07

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