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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.89, 454.11 and 187.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.89, 454.11 and 187.31 is: 280.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.89 : 454.11 = 187.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.89/454.11 = 187.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.89x = 454.11 × 187.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.89x = 85,059.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,059.78/302.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.83

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