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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.72, 452.98 and 193.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.72, 452.98 and 193.56 is: 290.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.72 : 452.98 = 193.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.72/452.98 = 193.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.72x = 452.98 × 193.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.72x = 87,678.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,678.81/301.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.60

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