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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.89, 451.92 and 185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.89, 451.92 and 185.96 is: 278.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.89 : 451.92 = 185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.89/451.92 = 185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.89x = 451.92 × 185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.89x = 84,036.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,036.78/301.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.37

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