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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.38, 417.35 and 192.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.38, 417.35 and 192.02 is: 265.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.38 : 417.35 = 192.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.38/417.35 = 192.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.38x = 417.35 × 192.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.38x = 80,137.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,137.94/302.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.03

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