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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.42, 455.01 and 195.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.42, 455.01 and 195.06 is: 292.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.42 : 455.01 = 195.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.42/455.01 = 195.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.42x = 455.01 × 195.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.42x = 88,754.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,754.25/303.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.51

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