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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.73, 421.91 and 187.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.73, 421.91 and 187.66 is: 258.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.73 : 421.91 = 187.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.73/421.91 = 187.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.73x = 421.91 × 187.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.73x = 79,175.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,175.04/305.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.97

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