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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.74, 452 and 185.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.74, 452 and 185.82 is: 278.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.74 : 452 = 185.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.74/452 = 185.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.74x = 452 × 185.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.74x = 83,990.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,990.64/301.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.35

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