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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.80, 421.81 and 187.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.80, 421.81 and 187.79 is: 259.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.80 : 421.81 = 187.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.80/421.81 = 187.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.80x = 421.81 × 187.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.80x = 79,211.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,211.70/305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.03

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