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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.03, 454.46 and 187.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.03, 454.46 and 187.13 is: 280.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.03 : 454.46 = 187.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.03/454.46 = 187.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.03x = 454.46 × 187.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.03x = 85,043.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,043.30/303.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.64

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