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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.76, 417.60 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.76, 417.60 and 192.24 is: 265.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.76 : 417.60 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.76/417.60 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.76x = 417.60 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.76x = 80,279.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,279.42/302.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.16

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