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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.87, 417.78 and 192.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.87, 417.78 and 192.30 is: 265.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.87 : 417.78 = 192.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.87/417.78 = 192.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.87x = 417.78 × 192.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.87x = 80,339.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,339.09/302.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.26

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