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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.10, 454.17 and 194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.10, 454.17 and 194.80 is: 291.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.10 : 454.17 = 194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.10/454.17 = 194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.10x = 454.17 × 194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.10x = 88,472.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,472.32/303.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.89

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