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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.17, 454.43 and 195.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.17, 454.43 and 195.03 is: 292.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.17 : 454.43 = 195.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.17/454.43 = 195.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.17x = 454.43 × 195.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.17x = 88,626.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,626.51/303.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.34

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