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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.49, 420.29 and 186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.49, 420.29 and 186.48 is: 257.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.49 : 420.29 = 186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.49/420.29 = 186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.49x = 420.29 × 186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.49x = 78,374.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,374.75/304.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.40

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