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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.05, 452.49 and 185.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.05, 452.49 and 185.95 is: 278.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.05 : 452.49 = 185.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.05/452.49 = 185.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.05x = 452.49 × 185.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.05x = 84,140.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,140.52/302.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.56

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