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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.78, 455.94 and 187.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.78, 455.94 and 187.86 is: 281.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.78 : 455.94 = 187.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.78/455.94 = 187.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.78x = 455.94 × 187.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.78x = 85,652.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,652.89/303.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.96

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