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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.50, 453.54 and 194.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.50, 453.54 and 194.23 is: 291.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.50 : 453.54 = 194.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.50/453.54 = 194.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.50x = 453.54 × 194.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.50x = 88,090.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,090.43/302.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.21

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