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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.16, 450.46 and 185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.16, 450.46 and 185.32 is: 277.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.16 : 450.46 = 185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.16/450.46 = 185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.16x = 450.46 × 185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.16x = 83,479.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,479.25/301.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.19

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