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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.60, 453.42 and 194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.60, 453.42 and 194.30 is: 291.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.60 : 453.42 = 194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.60/453.42 = 194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.60x = 453.42 × 194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.60x = 88,099.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,099.51/302.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.14

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