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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.41, 455.29 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.41, 455.29 and 187.92 is: 281.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.41 : 455.29 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.41/455.29 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.41x = 455.29 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.41x = 85,557.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,557.63/303.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.98

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