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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.72, 417.66 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.72, 417.66 and 192.20 is: 265.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.72 : 417.66 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.72/417.66 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.72x = 417.66 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.72x = 80,274.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,274.25/302.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.18

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