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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.33, 450.50 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.33, 450.50 and 192.20 is: 288.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.33 : 450.50 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.33/450.50 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.33x = 450.50 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.33x = 86,582.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,582.89/300.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.29

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