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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.68, 452.46 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.68, 452.46 and 193.50 is: 290.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.68 : 452.46 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.68/452.46 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.68x = 452.46 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.68x = 87,551.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,551.01/301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.21

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