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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.12, 451.68 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.12, 451.68 and 193.12 is: 289.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.12 : 451.68 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.12/451.68 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.12x = 451.68 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.12x = 87,228.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,228.44/301.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.68

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