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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.36, 417.46 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.36, 417.46 and 192 is: 265.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.36 : 417.46 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.36/417.46 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.36x = 417.46 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.36x = 80,151.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,151.84/302.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.09

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