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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.24, 453.12 and 188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.24, 453.12 and 188 is: 281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.24 : 453.12 = 188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.24/453.12 = 188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.24x = 453.12 × 188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.24x = 85,186.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,186.56/302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.85

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