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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.08, 453.78 and 194.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.08, 453.78 and 194.54 is: 291.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.08 : 453.78 = 194.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.08/453.78 = 194.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.08x = 453.78 × 194.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.08x = 88,278.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,278.36/303.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.27

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