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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.10, 455.55 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.10, 455.55 and 195.50 is: 292.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.10 : 455.55 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.10/455.55 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.10x = 455.55 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.10x = 89,060.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,060.03/304.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.86

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