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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.46, 453.55 and 192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.46, 453.55 and 192.84 is: 289.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.46 : 453.55 = 192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.46/453.55 = 192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.46x = 453.55 × 192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.46x = 87,462.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,462.58/302.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.17

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