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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.05, 454.78 and 194.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.05, 454.78 and 194.91 is: 292.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.05 : 454.78 = 194.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.05/454.78 = 194.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.05x = 454.78 × 194.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.05x = 88,640.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,640.20/303.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.50

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