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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.16, 452.58 and 193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.16, 452.58 and 193.38 is: 289.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.16 : 452.58 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.16/452.58 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.16x = 452.58 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.16x = 87,519.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,519.92/302.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.65

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