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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.47, 452.65 and 185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.47, 452.65 and 185.58 is: 278.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.47 : 452.65 = 185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.47/452.65 = 185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.47x = 452.65 × 185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.47x = 84,003.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,003.02/301.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.64

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