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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.85, 417.78 and 192.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.85, 417.78 and 192.42 is: 265.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.85 : 417.78 = 192.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.85/417.78 = 192.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.85x = 417.78 × 192.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.85x = 80,389.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,389.23/302.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.44

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