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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.24, 452.02 and 185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.24, 452.02 and 185.96 is: 279.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.24 : 452.02 = 185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.24/452.02 = 185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.24x = 452.02 × 185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.24x = 84,057.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,057.64/301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.04

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