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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.69, 457.74 and 195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.69, 457.74 and 195.66 is: 292.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.69 : 457.74 = 195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.69/457.74 = 195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.69x = 457.74 × 195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.69x = 89,561.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,561.41/305.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.99

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