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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.78, 457.29 and 195.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.78, 457.29 and 195.83 is: 292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.78 : 457.29 = 195.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.78/457.29 = 195.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.78x = 457.29 × 195.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.78x = 89,548.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,548.81/305.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.85

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