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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.62, 417.46 and 192.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.62, 417.46 and 192.06 is: 264.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.62 : 417.46 = 192.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.62/417.46 = 192.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.62x = 417.46 × 192.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.62x = 80,177.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,177.37/302.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.94

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