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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303, 417.72 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303, 417.72 and 192.48 is: 265.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303 : 417.72 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303/417.72 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303x = 417.72 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303x = 80,402.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,402.75/303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.36

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