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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.10, 455.15 and 188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.10, 455.15 and 188.28 is: 282.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.10 : 455.15 = 188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.10/455.15 = 188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.10x = 455.15 × 188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.10x = 85,695.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,695.64/303.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.73

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