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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.79, 458.16 and 195.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.79, 458.16 and 195.83 is: 293.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.79 : 458.16 = 195.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.79/458.16 = 195.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.79x = 458.16 × 195.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.79x = 89,721.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,721.47/305.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.41

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