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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.92, 420.61 and 186.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.92, 420.61 and 186.92 is: 257.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.92 : 420.61 = 186.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.92/420.61 = 186.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.92x = 420.61 × 186.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.92x = 78,617.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,617.85/304.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.83

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