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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.60, 456.51 and 194.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.60, 456.51 and 194.87 is: 292.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.60 : 456.51 = 194.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.60/456.51 = 194.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.60x = 456.51 × 194.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.60x = 88,960.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,960.59/304.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.06

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