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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.11, 453.63 and 187.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.11, 453.63 and 187.51 is: 280.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.11 : 453.63 = 187.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.11/453.63 = 187.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.11x = 453.63 × 187.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.11x = 85,057.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,057.89/303.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.62

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