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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.87, 450.63 and 192.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.87, 450.63 and 192.51 is: 288.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.87 : 450.63 = 192.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.87/450.63 = 192.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.87x = 450.63 × 192.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.87x = 86,750.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,750.78/300.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.33

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