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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.22, 453.21 and 186.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.22, 453.21 and 186.71 is: 279.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.22 : 453.21 = 186.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.22/453.21 = 186.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.22x = 453.21 × 186.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.22x = 84,616.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,616.57/302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.98

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