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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.48, 454.20 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.48, 454.20 and 194 is: 291.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.48 : 454.20 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.48/454.20 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.48x = 454.20 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.48x = 88,114.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,114.80/302.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.31

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