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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.16, 455.58 and 195.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.16, 455.58 and 195.38 is: 292.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.16 : 455.58 = 195.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.16/455.58 = 195.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.16x = 455.58 × 195.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.16x = 89,011.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,011.22/304.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.65

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