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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.27, 454.92 and 188.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.27, 454.92 and 188.06 is: 282.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.27 : 454.92 = 188.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.27/454.92 = 188.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.27x = 454.92 × 188.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.27x = 85,549.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,549.98/303.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.09

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