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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.34, 454.69 and 187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.34, 454.69 and 187.48 is: 281.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.34 : 454.69 = 187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.34/454.69 = 187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.34x = 454.69 × 187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.34x = 85,245.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,245.28/303.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.02

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