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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.97, 456.40 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.97, 456.40 and 188.08 is: 282.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.97 : 456.40 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.97/456.40 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.97x = 456.40 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.97x = 85,839.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,839.71/303.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.40

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