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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.64, 453.20 and 194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.64, 453.20 and 194.44 is: 291.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.64 : 453.20 = 194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.64/453.20 = 194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.64x = 453.20 × 194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.64x = 88,120.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,120.21/302.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.17

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