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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.78, 454.17 and 194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.78, 454.17 and 194.64 is: 291.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.78 : 454.17 = 194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.78/454.17 = 194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.78x = 454.17 × 194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.78x = 88,398.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,398.68/302.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.96

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