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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.54, 451.74 and 186.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.54, 451.74 and 186.03 is: 278.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.54 : 451.74 = 186.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.54/451.74 = 186.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.54x = 451.74 × 186.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.54x = 84,037.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,037.19/301.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.69

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