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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.88, 454.31 and 187.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.88, 454.31 and 187.53 is: 281.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.88 : 454.31 = 187.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.88/454.31 = 187.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.88x = 454.31 × 187.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.88x = 85,195.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,195.87/302.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.28

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