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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.43, 455.49 and 186.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.43, 455.49 and 186.88 is: 279.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.43 : 455.49 = 186.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.43/455.49 = 186.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.43x = 455.49 × 186.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.43x = 85,121.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,121.97/304.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.61

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