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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.66, 456.03 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.66, 456.03 and 194.58 is: 292.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.66 : 456.03 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.66/456.03 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.66x = 456.03 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.66x = 88,734.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,734.32/303.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.22

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