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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.89, 456.03 and 188.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.89, 456.03 and 188.56 is: 282.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.89 : 456.03 = 188.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.89/456.03 = 188.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.89x = 456.03 × 188.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.89x = 85,989.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,989.59/303.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.97

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