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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.50, 455.04 and 195.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.50, 455.04 and 195.23 is: 292.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.50 : 455.04 = 195.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.50/455.04 = 195.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.50x = 455.04 × 195.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.50x = 88,837.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,837.46/303.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.71

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