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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.61, 450.42 and 192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.61, 450.42 and 192.16 is: 287.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.61 : 450.42 = 192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.61/450.42 = 192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.61x = 450.42 × 192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.61x = 86,552.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,552.71/300.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.92

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