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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.33, 451.27 and 185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.33, 451.27 and 185.37 is: 277.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.33 : 451.27 = 185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.33/451.27 = 185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.33x = 451.27 × 185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.33x = 83,651.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,651.92/301.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.61

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