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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.61, 451.92 and 193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.61, 451.92 and 193.16 is: 289.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.61 : 451.92 = 193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.61/451.92 = 193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.61x = 451.92 × 193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.61x = 87,292.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,292.87/301.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.42

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