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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.64, 455.73 and 195.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.64, 455.73 and 195.55 is: 293.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.64 : 455.73 = 195.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.64/455.73 = 195.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.64x = 455.73 × 195.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.64x = 89,118.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,118.00/303.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.50

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