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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.82, 455.72 and 195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.82, 455.72 and 195.68 is: 293.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.82 : 455.72 = 195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.82/455.72 = 195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.82x = 455.72 × 195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.82x = 89,175.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,175.45/303.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.52

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