Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.60, 454.80 and 195
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 303.60, 454.80 and 195 is: 292.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303.60 : 454.80 = 195 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303.60/454.80 = 195/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303.60x = 454.80 × 195 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303.60x = 88,686 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,686/303.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292.11
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