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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.84, 455.44 and 195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.84, 455.44 and 195.44 is: 292.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.84 : 455.44 = 195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.84/455.44 = 195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.84x = 455.44 × 195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.84x = 89,011.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,011.19/303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.95

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