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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.86, 451.74 and 186.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.86, 451.74 and 186.27 is: 278.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.86 : 451.74 = 186.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.86/451.74 = 186.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.86x = 451.74 × 186.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.86x = 84,145.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,145.61/301.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.76

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