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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.52, 417.35 and 192.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.52, 417.35 and 192.06 is: 264.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.52 : 417.35 = 192.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.52/417.35 = 192.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.52x = 417.35 × 192.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.52x = 80,155.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,155.28/302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.96

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