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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.01, 453.18 and 186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.01, 453.18 and 186.74 is: 280.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.01 : 453.18 = 186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.01/453.18 = 186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.01x = 453.18 × 186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.01x = 84,624.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,624.57/302.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.20

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