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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.44, 454.28 and 187.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.44, 454.28 and 187.53 is: 280.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.44 : 454.28 = 187.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.44/454.28 = 187.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.44x = 454.28 × 187.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.44x = 85,191.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,191.89/303.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.75

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