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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.65, 452.43 and 190.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.65, 452.43 and 190.47 is: 285.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.65 : 452.43 = 190.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.65/452.43 = 190.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.65x = 452.43 × 190.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.65x = 86,174.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,174.34/301.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.68

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