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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.95, 418.14 and 192.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.95, 418.14 and 192.34 is: 265.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.95 : 418.14 = 192.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.95/418.14 = 192.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.95x = 418.14 × 192.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.95x = 80,425.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,425.05/302.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.47

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