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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.42, 417.40 and 192.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.42, 417.40 and 192.03 is: 265.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.42 : 417.40 = 192.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.42/417.40 = 192.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.42x = 417.40 × 192.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.42x = 80,151.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,151.24/302.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.03

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