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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.65, 417.54 and 192.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.65, 417.54 and 192.08 is: 265.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.65 : 417.54 = 192.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.65/417.54 = 192.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.65x = 417.54 × 192.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.65x = 80,201.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,201.08/302.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.00

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