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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.31, 453.56 and 194.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.31, 453.56 and 194.18 is: 291.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.31 : 453.56 = 194.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.31/453.56 = 194.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.31x = 453.56 × 194.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.31x = 88,069.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,069.04/302.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.32

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