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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.61, 455.28 and 188.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.61, 455.28 and 188.19 is: 282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.61 : 455.28 = 188.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.61/455.28 = 188.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.61x = 455.28 × 188.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.61x = 85,679.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,679.14/303.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.20

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