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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.19, 454.02 and 187.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.19, 454.02 and 187.29 is: 280.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.19 : 454.02 = 187.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.19/454.02 = 187.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.19x = 454.02 × 187.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.19x = 85,033.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,033.41/303.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.46

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