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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.29, 451.71 and 185.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.29, 451.71 and 185.77 is: 278.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.29 : 451.71 = 185.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.29/451.71 = 185.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.29x = 451.71 × 185.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.29x = 83,914.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,914.17/301.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.52

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