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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.50, 455.07 and 187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.50, 455.07 and 187.76 is: 281.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.50 : 455.07 = 187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.50/455.07 = 187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.50x = 455.07 × 187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.50x = 85,443.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,443.94/303.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.53

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