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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.91, 455.84 and 188.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.91, 455.84 and 188.37 is: 282.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.91 : 455.84 = 188.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.91/455.84 = 188.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.91x = 455.84 × 188.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.91x = 85,865.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,865.64/303.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.54

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