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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.80, 452.12 and 185.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.80, 452.12 and 185.70 is: 278.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.80 : 452.12 = 185.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.80/452.12 = 185.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.80x = 452.12 × 185.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.80x = 83,957.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,957.76/301.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.19

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