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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.54, 452.80 and 186.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.54, 452.80 and 186.71 is: 280.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.54 : 452.80 = 186.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.54/452.80 = 186.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.54x = 452.80 × 186.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.54x = 84,541.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,541.35/301.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.37

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