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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.84, 455.61 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.84, 455.61 and 188.52 is: 282.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.84 : 455.61 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.84/455.61 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.84x = 455.61 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.84x = 85,891.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,891.60/303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.69

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