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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.90, 452.85 and 193.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.90, 452.85 and 193.78 is: 290.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.90 : 452.85 = 193.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.90/452.85 = 193.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.90x = 452.85 × 193.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.90x = 87,753.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,753.27/301.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.67

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