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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.37, 452.05 and 193.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.37, 452.05 and 193.23 is: 289.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.37 : 452.05 = 193.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.37/452.05 = 193.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.37x = 452.05 × 193.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.37x = 87,349.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,349.14/301.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.85

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