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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.79, 417.87 and 192.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.79, 417.87 and 192.23 is: 265.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.79 : 417.87 = 192.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.79/417.87 = 192.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.79x = 417.87 × 192.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.79x = 80,327.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,327.15/302.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.29

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