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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.62, 453.45 and 186.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.62, 453.45 and 186.73 is: 279.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.62 : 453.45 = 186.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.62/453.45 = 186.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.62x = 453.45 × 186.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.62x = 84,672.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,672.72/302.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.80

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