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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.13, 456.67 and 194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.13, 456.67 and 194.78 is: 292.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.13 : 456.67 = 194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.13/456.67 = 194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.13x = 456.67 × 194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.13x = 88,950.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,950.18/304.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.47

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