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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.08, 454.68 and 194.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.08, 454.68 and 194.72 is: 292.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.08 : 454.68 = 194.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.08/454.68 = 194.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.08x = 454.68 × 194.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.08x = 88,533.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,533.02/303.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.12

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