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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.10, 451.17 and 192.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.10, 451.17 and 192.80 is: 288.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.10 : 451.17 = 192.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.10/451.17 = 192.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.10x = 451.17 × 192.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.10x = 86,985.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,985.58/301.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.89

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