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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.28, 453.59 and 186.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.28, 453.59 and 186.78 is: 280.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.28 : 453.59 = 186.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.28/453.59 = 186.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.28x = 453.59 × 186.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.28x = 84,723.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,723.01/302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.28

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