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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.13, 420.93 and 187.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.13, 420.93 and 187.06 is: 258.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.13 : 420.93 = 187.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.13/420.93 = 187.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.13x = 420.93 × 187.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.13x = 78,739.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,739.17/305.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.06

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