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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302, 452.97 and 191.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302, 452.97 and 191.99 is: 287.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302 : 452.97 = 191.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302/452.97 = 191.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302x = 452.97 × 191.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302x = 86,965.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,965.71/302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.97

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