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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.26, 421.12 and 187.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.26, 421.12 and 187.18 is: 258.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.26 : 421.12 = 187.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.26/421.12 = 187.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.26x = 421.12 × 187.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.26x = 78,825.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,825.24/305.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.22

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