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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.26, 454.62 and 187.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.26, 454.62 and 187.77 is: 281.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.26 : 454.62 = 187.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.26/454.62 = 187.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.26x = 454.62 × 187.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.26x = 85,364.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,364.00/303.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.49

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