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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.50, 417.60 and 192.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.50, 417.60 and 192.07 is: 265.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.50 : 417.60 = 192.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.50/417.60 = 192.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.50x = 417.60 × 192.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.50x = 80,208.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,208.43/302.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.15

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