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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.82, 417.42 and 192.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.82, 417.42 and 192.26 is: 265.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.82 : 417.42 = 192.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.82/417.42 = 192.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.82x = 417.42 × 192.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.82x = 80,253.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,253.17/302.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.02

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