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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302, 452.70 and 186.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302, 452.70 and 186.13 is: 279.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302 : 452.70 = 186.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302/452.70 = 186.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302x = 452.70 × 186.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302x = 84,261.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,261.05/302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.01

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