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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.23, 453.77 and 187.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.23, 453.77 and 187.70 is: 280.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.23 : 453.77 = 187.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.23/453.77 = 187.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.23x = 453.77 × 187.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.23x = 85,169.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,169.42/303.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.88

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