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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.28, 457.56 and 195.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.28, 457.56 and 195.45 is: 292.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.28 : 457.56 = 195.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.28/457.56 = 195.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.28x = 457.56 × 195.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.28x = 89,430.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,430.10/305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.94

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