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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.59, 452.39 and 192.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.59, 452.39 and 192.15 is: 288.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.59 : 452.39 = 192.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.59/452.39 = 192.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.59x = 452.39 × 192.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.59x = 86,925.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,925.78/301.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.23

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