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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.62, 453.42 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.62, 453.42 and 194.16 is: 290.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.62 : 453.42 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.62/453.42 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.62x = 453.42 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.62x = 88,036.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,036.03/302.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.91

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