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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.96, 453.72 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.96, 453.72 and 194.40 is: 291.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.96 : 453.72 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.96/453.72 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.96x = 453.72 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.96x = 88,203.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,203.17/302.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.14

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