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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.82, 453.63 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.82, 453.63 and 187.02 is: 280.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.82 : 453.63 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.82/453.63 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.82x = 453.63 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.82x = 84,837.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,837.88/302.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.16

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