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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.71, 422.96 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.71, 422.96 and 187.04 is: 257.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.71 : 422.96 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.71/422.96 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.71x = 422.96 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.71x = 79,107.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,107.39/306.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.93

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