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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.28, 458.01 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.28, 458.01 and 195.72 is: 293.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.28 : 458.01 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.28/458.01 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.28x = 458.01 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.28x = 89,641.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,641.72/305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.64

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