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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.28, 452.66 and 192.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.28, 452.66 and 192.26 is: 287.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.28 : 452.66 = 192.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.28/452.66 = 192.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.28x = 452.66 × 192.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.28x = 87,028.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,028.41/302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.91

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