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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.64, 456.90 and 194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.64, 456.90 and 194.90 is: 292.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.64 : 456.90 = 194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.64/456.90 = 194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.64x = 456.90 × 194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.64x = 89,049.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,049.81/304.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.31

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