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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.12, 453.20 and 186.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.12, 453.20 and 186.49 is: 279.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.12 : 453.20 = 186.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.12/453.20 = 186.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.12x = 453.20 × 186.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.12x = 84,516.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,516.34/302.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.75

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