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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.25, 454.67 and 194.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.25, 454.67 and 194.98 is: 292.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.25 : 454.67 = 194.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.25/454.67 = 194.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.25x = 454.67 × 194.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.25x = 88,651.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,651.56/303.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.34

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