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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.60, 452.28 and 186.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.60, 452.28 and 186.01 is: 278.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.60 : 452.28 = 186.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.60/452.28 = 186.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.60x = 452.28 × 186.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.60x = 84,128.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,128.60/301.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.94

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