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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.31, 455.90 and 195.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.31, 455.90 and 195.78 is: 294.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.31 : 455.90 = 195.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.31/455.90 = 195.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.31x = 455.90 × 195.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.31x = 89,256.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,256.83/303.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.27

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