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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.05, 454.85 and 187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.05, 454.85 and 187.72 is: 281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.05 : 454.85 = 187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.05/454.85 = 187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.05x = 454.85 × 187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.05x = 85,384.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,384.44/303.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.75

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