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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.95, 455.22 and 195.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.95, 455.22 and 195.41 is: 292.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.95 : 455.22 = 195.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.95/455.22 = 195.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.95x = 455.22 × 195.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.95x = 88,954.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,954.54/303.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.66

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