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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.84, 454.11 and 187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.84, 454.11 and 187.52 is: 281.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.84 : 454.11 = 187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.84/454.11 = 187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.84x = 454.11 × 187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.84x = 85,151.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,151.73/302.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.18

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