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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.18, 453.44 and 187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.18, 453.44 and 187.34 is: 280.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.18 : 453.44 = 187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.18/453.44 = 187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.18x = 453.44 × 187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.18x = 84,947.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,947.45/303.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.19

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