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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.97, 452.74 and 192.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.97, 452.74 and 192.36 is: 288.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.97 : 452.74 = 192.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.97/452.74 = 192.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.97x = 452.74 × 192.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.97x = 87,088.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,088.10/301.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.40

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