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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.60, 417.38 and 192.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.60, 417.38 and 192.04 is: 264.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.60 : 417.38 = 192.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.60/417.38 = 192.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.60x = 417.38 × 192.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.60x = 80,153.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,153.66/302.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.88

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