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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.90, 455.22 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.90, 455.22 and 182.10 is: 272.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.90 : 455.22 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.90/455.22 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.90x = 455.22 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.90x = 82,894.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,894.71/303.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.77

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