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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.96, 451.67 and 192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.96, 451.67 and 192.74 is: 289.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.96 : 451.67 = 192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.96/451.67 = 192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.96x = 451.67 × 192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.96x = 87,051.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,051.65/300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.25

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