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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.69, 451.04 and 192.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.69, 451.04 and 192.23 is: 288.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.69 : 451.04 = 192.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.69/451.04 = 192.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.69x = 451.04 × 192.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.69x = 86,703.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,703.42/300.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.35

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