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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.41, 417.44 and 192.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.41, 417.44 and 192.05 is: 265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.41 : 417.44 = 192.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.41/417.44 = 192.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.41x = 417.44 × 192.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.41x = 80,169.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,169.35/302.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.10

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