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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.37, 453.87 and 192.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.37, 453.87 and 192.81 is: 289.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.37 : 453.87 = 192.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.37/453.87 = 192.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.37x = 453.87 × 192.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.37x = 87,510.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,510.67/302.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.42

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