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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.93, 453.24 and 185.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.93, 453.24 and 185.38 is: 277.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.93 : 453.24 = 185.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.93/453.24 = 185.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.93x = 453.24 × 185.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.93x = 84,019.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,019.37/302.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.36

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