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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.38, 451.71 and 192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.38, 451.71 and 192.84 is: 289.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.38 : 451.71 = 192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.38/451.71 = 192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.38x = 451.71 × 192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.38x = 87,107.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,107.76/301.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.03

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