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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.72, 453.96 and 195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.72, 453.96 and 195.20 is: 292.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.72 : 453.96 = 195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.72/453.96 = 195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.72x = 453.96 × 195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.72x = 88,612.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,612.99/302.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.72

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