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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.46, 420.09 and 186.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.46, 420.09 and 186.46 is: 257.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.46 : 420.09 = 186.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.46/420.09 = 186.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.46x = 420.09 × 186.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.46x = 78,328.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,328.93/304.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.28

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