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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.74, 453.60 and 192.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.74, 453.60 and 192.98 is: 289.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.74 : 453.60 = 192.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.74/453.60 = 192.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.74x = 453.60 × 192.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.74x = 87,536.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,536.86/302.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.15

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