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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.28, 453.48 and 193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.28, 453.48 and 193.80 is: 290.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.28 : 453.48 = 193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.28/453.48 = 193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.28x = 453.48 × 193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.28x = 87,884.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,884.42/302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.74

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