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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.95, 456.96 and 196.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.95, 456.96 and 196.53 is: 294.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.95 : 456.96 = 196.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.95/456.96 = 196.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.95x = 456.96 × 196.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.95x = 89,806.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,806.35/304.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.50

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