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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.45, 452.26 and 191.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.45, 452.26 and 191.93 is: 287.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.45 : 452.26 = 191.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.45/452.26 = 191.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.45x = 452.26 × 191.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.45x = 86,804.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,804.10/301.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.95

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