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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.16, 454.08 and 194.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.16, 454.08 and 194.38 is: 291.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.16 : 454.08 = 194.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.16/454.08 = 194.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.16x = 454.08 × 194.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.16x = 88,264.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,264.07/303.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.15

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