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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.73, 453.01 and 187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.73, 453.01 and 187.20 is: 280.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.73 : 453.01 = 187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.73/453.01 = 187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.73x = 453.01 × 187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.73x = 84,803.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,803.47/302.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.13

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