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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.03, 455.83 and 195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.03, 455.83 and 195.89 is: 293.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.03 : 455.83 = 195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.03/455.83 = 195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.03x = 455.83 × 195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.03x = 89,292.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,292.54/304.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.70

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