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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.51, 450.77 and 192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.51, 450.77 and 192.38 is: 288.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.51 : 450.77 = 192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.51/450.77 = 192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.51x = 450.77 × 192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.51x = 86,715.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,715.92/300.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.56

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