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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.14, 452.66 and 193.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.14, 452.66 and 193.72 is: 290.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.14 : 452.66 = 193.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.14/452.66 = 193.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.14x = 452.66 × 193.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.14x = 87,689.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,689.30/302.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.23

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