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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.86, 453.26 and 187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.86, 453.26 and 187.26 is: 280.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.86 : 453.26 = 187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.86/453.26 = 187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.86x = 453.26 × 187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.86x = 84,874.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,874.27/302.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.24

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