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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.45, 452.87 and 193.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.45, 452.87 and 193.91 is: 290.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.45 : 452.87 = 193.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.45/452.87 = 193.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.45x = 452.87 × 193.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.45x = 87,815.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,815.05/302.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.35

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