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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.98, 455.99 and 188.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.98, 455.99 and 188.33 is: 282.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.98 : 455.99 = 188.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.98/455.99 = 188.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.98x = 455.99 × 188.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.98x = 85,873.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,873.38/303.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.50

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