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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.87, 454.21 and 194.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.87, 454.21 and 194.54 is: 291.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.87 : 454.21 = 194.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.87/454.21 = 194.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.87x = 454.21 × 194.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.87x = 88,359.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,359.26/302.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.74

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