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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.03, 424.94 and 186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.03, 424.94 and 186.72 is: 257.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.03 : 424.94 = 186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.03/424.94 = 186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.03x = 424.94 × 186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.03x = 79,344.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,344.80/308.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.59

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