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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.04, 421 and 187.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.04, 421 and 187.08 is: 258.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.04 : 421 = 187.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.04/421 = 187.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.04x = 421 × 187.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.04x = 78,760.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,760.68/305.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.20

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