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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.54, 454.30 and 187.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.54, 454.30 and 187.71 is: 281.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.54 : 454.30 = 187.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.54/454.30 = 187.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.54x = 454.30 × 187.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.54x = 85,276.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,276.65/302.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.87

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