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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.72, 453.72 and 185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.72, 453.72 and 185.56 is: 278.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.72 : 453.72 = 185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.72/453.72 = 185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.72x = 453.72 × 185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.72x = 84,192.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,192.28/302.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.12

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