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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.72, 455.90 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.72, 455.90 and 195.24 is: 293.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.72 : 455.90 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.72/455.90 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.72x = 455.90 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.72x = 89,009.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,009.92/303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.07

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