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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.79, 453.18 and 186.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.79, 453.18 and 186.47 is: 280.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.79 : 453.18 = 186.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.79/453.18 = 186.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.79x = 453.18 × 186.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.79x = 84,504.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,504.47/301.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.01

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