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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.79, 456.66 and 194.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.79, 456.66 and 194.83 is: 291.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.79 : 456.66 = 194.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.79/456.66 = 194.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.79x = 456.66 × 194.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.79x = 88,969.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,969.93/304.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.91

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