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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.76, 457.45 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.76, 457.45 and 195.21 is: 293.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.76 : 457.45 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.76/457.45 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.76x = 457.45 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.76x = 89,298.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,298.33/304.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.01

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