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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.73, 452.45 and 185.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.73, 452.45 and 185.99 is: 278.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.73 : 452.45 = 185.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.73/452.45 = 185.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.73x = 452.45 × 185.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.73x = 84,152.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,152.77/301.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.91

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