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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.51, 420.27 and 186.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.51, 420.27 and 186.55 is: 257.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.51 : 420.27 = 186.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.51/420.27 = 186.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.51x = 420.27 × 186.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.51x = 78,401.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,401.37/304.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.47

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