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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.44, 420.19 and 186.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.44, 420.19 and 186.43 is: 257.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.44 : 420.19 = 186.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.44/420.19 = 186.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.44x = 420.19 × 186.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.44x = 78,336.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,336.02/304.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.31

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