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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.29, 452.43 and 185.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.29, 452.43 and 185.97 is: 279.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.29 : 452.43 = 185.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.29/452.43 = 185.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.29x = 452.43 × 185.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.29x = 84,138.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,138.41/301.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.26

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