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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.95, 452.43 and 193.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.95, 452.43 and 193.55 is: 290.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.95 : 452.43 = 193.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.95/452.43 = 193.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.95x = 452.43 × 193.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.95x = 87,565.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,565.56/301.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.00

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