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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.33, 457.92 and 195.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.33, 457.92 and 195.31 is: 292.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.33 : 457.92 = 195.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.33/457.92 = 195.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.33x = 457.92 × 195.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.33x = 89,435.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,435.21/305.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.92

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