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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.66, 454.50 and 194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.66, 454.50 and 194.88 is: 291.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.66 : 454.50 = 194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.66/454.50 = 194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.66x = 454.50 × 194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.66x = 88,572.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,572.96/303.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.68

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