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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.67, 453.35 and 187.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.67, 453.35 and 187.14 is: 280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.67 : 453.35 = 187.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.67/453.35 = 187.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.67x = 453.35 × 187.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.67x = 84,840.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,840.68/302.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.31

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