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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.58, 452.88 and 186.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.58, 452.88 and 186.70 is: 280.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.58 : 452.88 = 186.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.58/452.88 = 186.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.58x = 452.88 × 186.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.58x = 84,549.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,549.50/301.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.36

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