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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.19, 452.52 and 186.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.19, 452.52 and 186.29 is: 278.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.19 : 452.52 = 186.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.19/452.52 = 186.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.19x = 452.52 × 186.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.19x = 84,299.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,299.95/302.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.96

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