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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.33, 417.45 and 192.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.33, 417.45 and 192.00 is: 265.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.33 : 417.45 = 192.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.33/417.45 = 192.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.33x = 417.45 × 192.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.33x = 80,152.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,152.69/302.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.11

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