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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.97, 453.40 and 186.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.97, 453.40 and 186.08 is: 279.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.97 : 453.40 = 186.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.97/453.40 = 186.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.97x = 453.40 × 186.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.97x = 84,368.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,368.67/301.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.39

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