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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.94, 417.87 and 192.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.94, 417.87 and 192.47 is: 265.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.94 : 417.87 = 192.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.94/417.87 = 192.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.94x = 417.87 × 192.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.94x = 80,425.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,425.35/302.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.48

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