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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.36, 456.90 and 187.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.36, 456.90 and 187.81 is: 281.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.36 : 456.90 = 187.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.36/456.90 = 187.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.36x = 456.90 × 187.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.36x = 85,809.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,809.25/305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.01

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