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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.05, 453.07 and 194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.05, 453.07 and 194.52 is: 291.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.05 : 453.07 = 194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.05/453.07 = 194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.05x = 453.07 × 194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.05x = 88,130.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,130.02/302.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.78

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