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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.86, 455.30 and 195.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.86, 455.30 and 195.42 is: 292.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.86 : 455.30 = 195.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.86/455.30 = 195.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.86x = 455.30 × 195.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.86x = 88,974.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,974.73/303.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.81

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