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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.90, 451.35 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.90, 451.35 and 192.78 is: 289.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.90 : 451.35 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.90/451.35 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.90x = 451.35 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.90x = 87,011.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,011.25/300.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.17

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