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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.00, 453.62 and 180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.00, 453.62 and 180.50 is: 271.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.00 : 453.62 = 180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.00/453.62 = 180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.00x = 453.62 × 180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.00x = 81,878.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,878.64/302.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.12

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