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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.35, 452.54 and 186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.35, 452.54 and 186.48 is: 280.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.35 : 452.54 = 186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.35/452.54 = 186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.35x = 452.54 × 186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.35x = 84,387.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,387.86/301.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.03

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