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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.51, 451.36 and 185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.51, 451.36 and 185.58 is: 277.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.51 : 451.36 = 185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.51/451.36 = 185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.51x = 451.36 × 185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.51x = 83,763.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,763.62/301.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.81

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