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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.66, 452.03 and 193.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.66, 452.03 and 193.22 is: 289.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.66 : 452.03 = 193.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.66/452.03 = 193.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.66x = 452.03 × 193.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.66x = 87,341.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,341.40/301.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.54

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