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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.54, 454.96 and 188.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.54, 454.96 and 188.07 is: 281.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.54 : 454.96 = 188.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.54/454.96 = 188.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.54x = 454.96 × 188.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.54x = 85,564.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,564.33/303.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.89

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