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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.66, 420.56 and 186.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.66, 420.56 and 186.64 is: 257.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.66 : 420.56 = 186.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.66/420.56 = 186.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.66x = 420.56 × 186.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.66x = 78,493.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,493.32/304.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.64

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