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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.69, 417.57 and 192.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.69, 417.57 and 192.08 is: 264.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.69 : 417.57 = 192.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.69/417.57 = 192.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.69x = 417.57 × 192.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.69x = 80,206.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,206.85/302.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.98

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