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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.60, 454.26 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.60, 454.26 and 194.60 is: 292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.60 : 454.26 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.60/454.26 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.60x = 454.26 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.60x = 88,399.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,399.00/302.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.13

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