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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.57, 451.54 and 193.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.57, 451.54 and 193.03 is: 289.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.57 : 451.54 = 193.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.57/451.54 = 193.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.57x = 451.54 × 193.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.57x = 87,160.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,160.77/301.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.02

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