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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.30, 454.59 and 187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.30, 454.59 and 187.80 is: 281.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.30 : 454.59 = 187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.30/454.59 = 187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.30x = 454.59 × 187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.30x = 85,372.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,372.00/303.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.48

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