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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.34, 452.97 and 186.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.34, 452.97 and 186.51 is: 279.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.34 : 452.97 = 186.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.34/452.97 = 186.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.34x = 452.97 × 186.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.34x = 84,483.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,483.43/302.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.43

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