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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.72, 451.24 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.72, 451.24 and 192.72 is: 289.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.72 : 451.24 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.72/451.24 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.72x = 451.24 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.72x = 86,962.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,962.97/300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.18

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