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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.54, 455.89 and 196.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.54, 455.89 and 196.10 is: 293.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.54 : 455.89 = 196.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.54/455.89 = 196.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.54x = 455.89 × 196.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.54x = 89,400.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,400.03/304.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.56

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