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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.45, 452.59 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.45, 452.59 and 186.80 is: 279.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.45 : 452.59 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.45/452.59 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.45x = 452.59 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.45x = 84,541.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,541.08/302.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.53

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