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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.45, 455.97 and 195.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.45, 455.97 and 195.91 is: 293.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.45 : 455.97 = 195.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.45/455.97 = 195.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.45x = 455.97 × 195.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.45x = 89,329.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,329.08/304.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.41

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