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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.43, 451.13 and 185.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.43, 451.13 and 185.95 is: 278.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.43 : 451.13 = 185.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.43/451.13 = 185.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.43x = 451.13 × 185.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.43x = 83,887.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,887.26/301.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.30

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