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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.14, 453.14 and 192.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.14, 453.14 and 192.12 is: 288.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.14 : 453.14 = 192.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.14/453.14 = 192.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.14x = 453.14 × 192.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.14x = 87,057.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,057.26/302.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.14

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