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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.83, 456.57 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.83, 456.57 and 195.21 is: 292.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.83 : 456.57 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.83/456.57 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.83x = 456.57 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.83x = 89,127.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,127.03/304.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.38

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