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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.97, 454.75 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.97, 454.75 and 194.84 is: 292.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.97 : 454.75 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.97/454.75 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.97x = 454.75 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.97x = 88,603.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,603.49/302.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.45

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